Which can be used as monomer in a polymerization reaction? (a) C2 H4 (b) C2 H6 (c) C2 H5 Cl (d)

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Which can be used as monomer in a polymerization reaction?...

Which can be used as monomer in a polymerization reaction?
(a) $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}$
(b) $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}$
(c) $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}$
(d) $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}$

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Key Concepts

Monomer

A monomer is a small molecule that can chemically bond with other similar molecules to form a polymer. Monomers typically contain reactive functional groups that allow them to participate in reactions, linking to one another in specific ways to build up long-chain polymers.

Unsaturation

Unsaturation refers to the presence of one or more double or triple bonds within a molecule. These multiple bonds are reactive centers, making unsaturated molecules like ethylene ideal for addition polymerization where the double bond opens up to form new chemical bonds with other monomers.

Addition Polymerization

Addition polymerization is a method in which monomers, often containing unsaturated bonds, add to each other without the elimination of any small molecules. In this process, the double bonds in the monomers open up and link together to form a long-chain polymer, a typical example being the polymerization of ethylene to produce polyethylene.

Polymerization Reaction

A polymerization reaction is a chemical process in which small, reactive monomer units join together to form a larger molecular chain or network known as a polymer. These reactions can proceed through various mechanisms, including addition and condensation polymerization, and the choice of mechanism depends on the structure and functional groups present in the monomers.

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