This structure shows a section of a polymer chain formed from the random polymerisation of two different monomers - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 18 - 2017 - Paper 3
Question 18
This structure shows a section of a polymer chain formed from the random polymerisation of two different monomers.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:This structure shows a section of a polymer chain formed from the random polymerisation of two different monomers - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 18 - 2017 - Paper 3
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A: CH₂=CHF and CH=CHCF₃
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This pair of monomers is suitable because CH₂=CHF contributes a vinyl group, while CH=CHCF₃ can contribute a perfluorinated component, facilitating the polymerization that leads to the given structure.
