This structure shows a section of a polymer chain formed from the random polymerisation of two different monomers - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 18 - 2017 - Paper 3
Question 18
This structure shows a section of a polymer chain formed from the random polymerisation of two different monomers.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:This structure shows a section of a polymer chain formed from the random polymerisation of two different monomers - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 18 - 2017 - Paper 3
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A CH₂=CHF and CH₂=CHF₃
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Answer
This pair of monomers is suitable because both have the vinyl group (C=C) that allows for polymerization. The presence of fluorine in the structure also indicates the monomers can be adapted for fluorinated polymers.
