A-LevelChemistryPolymerisationOct/Nov 2018Paper 1 Q221 Mark
Polyethene is made by the polymerisation of ethene. Which statement is correct?
AThe monomer and the polymer have different empirical formulae.
BThe monomer can be oxidised without heat whereas the polymer cannot.
CThe monomer can be used as a fuel whereas the polymer cannot.
DThe monomer has greater van der Waals' forces than the polymer.
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