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A-LevelChemistryPolymerisationFeb/Mar 2025Paper 1 Q291 Mark

The structure of compound G is shown. Compound G undergoes addition polymerisation. Which diagram shows the repeat unit of the polymer formed?

ARepeat unit showing a saturated backbone -CH2-C- with side groups C≡N and -C(=O)OCH3 on the second carbon.
BRepeat unit showing a saturated backbone -CH2-C- with side groups H and -C(=O)OCH3 on the second carbon (C≡N not shown).
CRepeat unit showing a saturated backbone -CH2-C- with side groups C≡N and -C(=O)OCH3 on the second carbon.
DRepeat unit showing a rearranged structure including a -C(=O)CH2- group, a C(=CH2) group, and a C≡N group.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: Repeat unit showing a saturated backbone -CH2-C- with side groups C≡N and -C(=O)OCH3 on the second carbon.

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Polymerisation in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry Feb/Mar 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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