Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Polymerisation

Polymerisation — practice question

When ethene undergoes polymerisation, poly(ethene) is produced. How does the carbon-carbon bond in poly(ethene) differ from the bond in ethene?

  • AThe carbon-carbon bond is longer and stronger in poly(ethene).
  • BThe carbon-carbon bond is longer and weaker in poly(ethene).
  • CThe carbon-carbon bond is shorter and stronger in poly(ethene).
  • DThe carbon-carbon bond is shorter and weaker in poly(ethene).

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