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Which among the following is an example of an addition polymer?
A. Nylon-6,6
B. Terylene
C. Polyethene✓ Correct Answer
D. Bakelite
💡 Solution & Explanation
Polyethene is formed via chain-growth addition polymerization where ethene monomer units combine directly without the elimination of any low-molecular-weight by-products like water or alcohol. In contrast, polymers like Nylon-6,6 and Terylene are condensation polymers created through step-growth mechanisms accompanied by the loss of small molecules.
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