A-LevelChemistryPolymerisation9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q221 Mark

The following diagram represents the structure of a possible polymer. [Figure 22.1] By which method might this polymer be made?

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Apolymerise ethene followed by hydration

Bpolymerise ethene followed by oxidation with cold acidified KMnO4

Cpolymerise 1,2-dichloroethene followed by hydrolysis

Dpolymerise 1,2-dichloroethene followed by oxidation with cold acidified KMnO4

✓ Correct answer

C: polymerise 1,2-dichloroethene followed by hydrolysis

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Topic: Polymerisation, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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