Interpretation: To characterize the reactions given as addition, esterification, substitution,
Concept introduction: The polymerization reaction will result in the formation of
Answer to Problem 13STP
The given reaction is a polymerization reaction.
Explanation of Solution
In the given reaction, the monomer is ethene which is combined to form polyethylene. The ‘x’ represents the number of units of ethene and the ‘x’ on the product side represents the combined monomers that are used for the formation of the polyethylene.
Polymerization leads to the production of polymers. Polymers have various applications which include the decrease in the use of fertilizers. They are also used to preserve food and drinking water. This shows that polymers have a wide variety of uses in day-to-day life.
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