Chemistry · Alkenes: Geometrical isomerism, mechanism of electrophilic addition, addition of hydrogen, halogens, water, hydrogen halides (Markownikoff's and peroxide effect), Ozonolysis and polymerization

Acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene are a kind of:

Acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene are a kind of:

  • A. addition polymer
  • B. co-polymer
  • C. homopolymer
  • D. thermosetting polymer

Step-by-step solution

Acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene are three different monomers that undergo addition polymerization to form ABS plastic, which is a copolymer (specifically a terpolymer). It is not a homopolymer (made from one monomer), not a thermosetting polymer (it is thermoplastic), and while it is an addition polymer, the most specific classification is as a copolymer. Therefore, option B is correct.
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