O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/12 · May/June 2016 · Q381 Mark

The diagram shows the structure of poly(dichloroethene).n-] Which statement about this polymer is correct?

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AThe monomer is C=C with a H and Cl on each carbon.

BThe monomer is C=C with two H on one carbon and two Cl on the other carbon.

CThe polymer is formed by a condensation reaction.

DThe polymer has a lower melting point than the monomer.

✓ Correct answer

A: The monomer is C=C with a H and Cl on each carbon.

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Topic: Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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