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Polymers

Question
CBSEENCH12009356

Give two differences between an addition polymer and a condensation polymer.

Solution

Addition polymer Condensation polymer
1. Addition polymerisation involves one monomer. 1. Condenstion polymerisation involves two monomers.
2. The monomers are unsaturated compounds. 2. The monomers contain twon functional groups.
3. No loss of any molecules. Small molecules usually water is lost.