JAMB Chemistry 2011 Question 41

Question 41

Polymers

Which of the following compounds will undergo polymerization reaction?

  1. A.C2H4
  2. B.C2H5COOH
  3. C.C2H6
  4. D.C2H5OH
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Answer: A (C2H4)

Explanation

Ethene has a C=C double bond, so many molecules can add together to form poly(ethene).