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Polyvinyl acetate is the Polymer of __________?

Correct answer: B. Vinyl acetate

  • A. Vinyl Chloride
  • B. Vinyl acetate
  • C. Formaldehyde
  • D. Methyl methacrylate

Explanation

Polyvinyl acetate is formed by addition polymerisation of vinyl acetate, CH2=CH-OCOCH3, with the double bond opening to make the polymer chain. Vinyl chloride forms PVC, so students who associate the word “vinyl” only with a common vinyl polymer may choose option a.

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