A-LevelChemistryPolymerisation9701/12 · May/June 2025 · Q261 Mark

The repeat unit of a polymer is shown. [Figure showing repeat unit of a polymer] Three statements about this polymer are listed. 1 Its disposal is hazardous because it produces toxic gases when burned. 2 Two different monomers are used to make this polymer. 3 The monomer for this polymer is 3-chlorobut-2-ene-1-ol. Which statements are correct?

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A1 and 2

B1 and 3

C1 only

D2 only

✓ Correct answer

A: 1 and 2

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Topic: Polymerisation, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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