Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 26 - Synthetic Polymers - Study Problems - Page 1240: 26-21 b

Answer

Addition polymer.

Work Step by Step

The monomer, isobutylene has a double bond. This double bond is converted to a single bond when many isobutylene molecules join together. No molecule is removed in this process, thus this is an addition polymer.

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