The formula given below represents a portion of a polymer.

The formula given below represents a portion of a polymer.

(i) Give the name of the monomer.
(ii) State one disadvantage of continued use of the polymer.
(iii) State one use of the polymer.

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(i) Chloroethene
(ii) Leads to pollution since its non-biodegradable
(iii) Make insulators in electric cables.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 1, 2019 at 06:47

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