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A polymer formed by the polymerization of three different monomers is called a:

Correct answer: C. Terpolymer

  • A. Homopolymer
  • B. Copolymer
  • C. Terpolymer
  • D. Branched polymer

Explanation

The correct answer is Terpolymer. A terpolymer is specifically defined as a polymer made from the polymerization of three distinct types of monomers. This differentiates it from a copolymer, which involves two types of monomers, and a homopolymer, which involves only one type of monomer. The term 'branched polymer' refers to the physical structure of the polymer chain, not the number or type of monomers involved, which is why it is incorrect in this context.

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