A homopolymer is obtained by polymerisation of :

one type of monomer units

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two types of monomer units

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either of the above

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all different monomers

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The correct option is A one type of monomer units
When only one type of monomer units is polymerized, we get homopolymers.
Examples:- Teflon, Neoprene, polythene etc.

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A homopolymer is obtained by polymerisation of :

The correct option is A one type of monomer unitsWhen only one type of monomer units is polymerized, we get homopolymers.Examples:- Teflon, Neoprene, polythene etc.

The correct option is A one type of monomer units
When only one type of monomer units is polymerized, we get homopolymers.
Examples:- Teflon, Neoprene, polythene etc.