How to deduce the polymerisation reaction for any alkene
1 mark · EasyState the name of the monomer used to make poly(chloroethene).
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chloroethene
Also accept: vinyl chloride
Common mistakes: poly(chloroethene)
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names the monomer as chloroethene or vinyl chloride.
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The correct name of the monomer is chloroethene. (Vinyl chloride is accepted as an alternative name.)