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Define the term, homopolymerizationgiving an example.

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The polymerization of a single type of monomer is called homopolymerization. When a single monomer is polymerized into a macromolecule, the product is called a homopolymer. For example Polyethylene (C2H4)n, Polyvinylchloride (PVC) (C2H3Cl)n

n CH2=CH2ethylene(CH2CH2)npolythene

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