Addition polymerisation
Addition polymerisation
Formula
n(CH₂=CH₂) → (–CH₂–CH₂–)ₙ
Real World
SABIC produces over 70 million tonnes of polyethylene annually from ethene monomers using addition polymerisation, making it the world's most widely used plastic for packaging, bottles, and pipes.
Exam Focus
When drawing the repeat unit, show single bonds and include extending bonds through the brackets — do not leave a C=C inside.
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