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Using structural formulas, show how vinyl chloride can polymerize to form three types of PVC polymers.
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Therefore, it is impossible to generate a step-by-step answer in LaTeX format based on the provided explanation. However, I can provide a general explanation of how vinyl chloride polymerizes to form PVC. Vinyl chloride (CH2=CHCl) can polymerize in a Show more…
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