The monomer unit of polyvinyl chloride has the formula: (a) CH3-CH2 C 1 (b) CH2=CH2 (c) CHCl=CHC

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The monomer unit of polyvinyl chloride has the formula: (a)...

The monomer unit of polyvinyl chloride has the formula:
(a) $\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{C} 1$
(b) $\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}$
(c) $\mathrm{CHCl}=\mathrm{CHCl}$
(d) $\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CHC} 1$

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Monomer

A monomer is a small molecule that serves as the fundamental building block of a polymer. In polymer chemistry, monomers join together through chemical reactions to form a polymer, with their structure determining the properties of the resulting material.

Vinyl Monomer

Vinyl monomers contain a carbon-carbon double bond, which is essential for their reactivity in addition polymerization. The double bond allows the monomers to link together, forming long chains that constitute the polymer. The specific substitution on the vinyl group, such as a chlorine atom, significantly influences the characteristics of the final polymer.

Addition Polymerization

Addition polymerization is a process in which monomers add to one another without the loss of small molecules, typically involving the breaking of a carbon-carbon double bond in vinyl monomers. This mechanism results in the creation of a continuous polymer chain and is widely used for synthesizing polymers like polyvinyl chloride.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Polyvinyl chloride is a synthetic polymer produced through the addition polymerization of vinyl chloride monomers. The structure of PVC, derived from the repeating unit that contains a chlorine substituent, is responsible for its durability and widespread use in a variety of applications.

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