Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

PVC and poly(propene) are polymers formed by a reaction known as addition polymerisation.
(a)[1]

The diagram in Fig. 10.1 contains the structure of PVC. Draw the structure of the monomer from which PVC is made.

(b(i))[1]

Some waste poly(propene) plastic is burned for disposal. Incomplete combustion produces a toxic gas. Name this toxic gas.

(b(ii))[2]

State one further environmental problem caused by disposing of waste poly(propene) plastic. Explain how that problem is linked to the properties of poly(propene).

(c)[2]

Name one condensation polymer. Draw the displayed formula showing the linkage between the repeat units in this polymer.

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