JEE Main Chemistry question

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Which process involves the formation of polystyrene from styrene?

(A)PolymerisationCorrect
(B)Racemization
(C)Condensation
(D)Reversible reaction

Answer: (A)

Solution

Polystyrene is formed by addition polymerisation of styrene monomers through their vinyl double bonds, with no small molecule eliminated and no loss of stereochemical information of the type

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Question ID VK-151511