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Which term best describes this reaction?

condensation polymerization
addition polymerization
hydrohalogenation
hydration

Which term best describes this reaction? condensation polymerization addition polymerization-example-1

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The best term that describes the reaction is addition polymerization

Step-by-step explanation:

Polymerization is a process which small molecules, monomers, undergo a chemical reaction to form polymer chains. The two general types are: addition polymerization and condensation polymerization.

Addition polymerization occurs when monomers reacts by the opening of the double bond to form a long carbon chain. The reaction continues until the reactive intermediate is destroyed in a termination reaction. This is a major process of producing polymers such as: poly(ethene) and poly(propene). It process has three stages which are: initiation, propagation, and termination.

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