The formation of PVC from vinyl chloride is an example of:
Correct answer: B. Addition polymerisation
- A. Substitution reaction
- B. Addition polymerisation
- C. Condensation polymerisation
- D. Condensation reaction
Explanation
The formation of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) from vinyl chloride is an example of addition polymerization. In this process, monomers with double bonds, like vinyl chloride, link together without the loss of any small molecules, which is characteristic of addition polymerization. The other options involve processes that either substitute atoms in a molecule or involve the release of small molecules, which is not applicable to the formation of PVC.
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