A-LevelChemistryPolymerisation9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q371 Mark

A molecule of a polymer contains the sequence shown. [Figure 37.1] Which monomer could produce this polymer by addition polymerisation?

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ACHCl=CHCl

BCH₂=CHCl

CCH₃CCl=CHCl

DCH₃CCl=CH₂

✓ Correct answer

B: CH₂=CHCl

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Topic: Polymerisation, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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