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A-LevelChemistryPolymerisationOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q281 Mark

Fluoroalkenes are used to make polymers such as poly(vinyl)fluoride (PVF). PVF is used to make non-flammable interiors for aircraft. The diagram shows the repeat unit of the polymer PVF. [Figure showing repeat unit of PVF] What is the skeletal formula of the monomer of PVF?

A[Diagram A showing skeletal formula]
B[Diagram B showing skeletal formula]
C[Diagram C showing skeletal formula]
D[Diagram D showing skeletal formula]

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Polymerisation and is worth 1 mark.

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