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

PVC is prepared by the polymerisation of:

PVC is prepared by the polymerisation of:

  • A. ethylene
  • B. 1-chloropropene
  • C. propene
  • D. 1-chloroethene

Step-by-step solution

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is an addition polymer formed by the polymerization of vinyl chloride, which is also known as 1-chloroethene (H2C=CHCl). The other options yield different polymers: ethylene gives polyethylene, 1-chloropropene gives poly(1-chloropropene), and propene gives polypropylene.
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