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Organic Reactions

Question 7 • R282: GR CA-Chemistry B (Grade Repair)

A student writes the following explanation of how one type of compound is formed.These compounds are made by the repeated joining of one smaller unit to the end of a growing chain. The units are generally alkenes, which retain all their atoms in the chain. A compound which undergoes a similar process is polyethylene.Which process is being described?

Answer
A
condensation polymerization
B
addition polymerization
C
dehydrohalogenation
D
dehydrogenation

Explanation

The process is addition polymerization. Alkene monomers join as the double bonds open and form bonds along a growing chain; the monomers’ atoms are retained in the polymer. Polyethylene is made this way from ethene, so the correct choice is addition polymerization.

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