Polymers (monomer identification): What is the monomer used to make polythene (polyethylene)? Give the correct simple alkene monomer. Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Chemistry
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEthene (CH₂=CH₂)
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BPropene (CH₃–CH=CH₂)
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CVinyl chloride (CH₂=CHCl)
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DStyrene (C₆H₅–CH=CH₂)
Answer
Correct Answer: Ethene (CH₂=CH₂)
Explanation
ConceptPolythene (polyethylene) is obtained by addition polymerization of ethene monomers: n CH₂=CH₂ → –(CH₂–CH₂)–n.
Final AnswerEthene (CH₂=CH₂)