Consider the Segment of a Polymer Shown Below

question 9

Multiple Choice

Consider the segment of a polymer shown below. Which of the following correctly describes the reaction producing this polymer?

• A)The reaction involves condensation.
• B)The product is a copolymer.
• C)The monomer is a halogenated alkene.
• D)The reaction occurs by a step-growth mechanism.
• E)All of these correctly characterize the reaction.

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