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Polymerization is the process of linking smaller molecules to form long chains of higher molecular weight. True or False

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True is correct answer.


Polymerization is the process of linking it has a smaller molecules to form has a long chains of higher molecular weight.

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True

Step-by-step explanation:

Polymer is made up of monomers. Monomers are the building block of polymers.

For example, formation of polyethylene from ethylene

H₂C=CH₂ + H₂C=CH₂ → - CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-

Ethylene molecules add to one another through addition reaction.

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