A-LevelChemistryPolymerisation9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q291 Mark

Which statement about poly(chloroethene) is correct?

AThe polymer can be cracked to produce chlorinated alkenes.

BThe polymer has harmless combustion products.

CThe polymer is readily biodegradable when buried.

DThe repeat unit of the polymer has an M_r of 97.

✓ Correct answer

A: The polymer can be cracked to produce chlorinated alkenes.

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Topic: Polymerisation, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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