Question

Monomers are converted to polymer by:

• A. Hydrolysis of monomers
• B. Condensation reaction between monomers
• C. Protonation of monomers
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Condensation reaction between monomers

On the basis of mode of polymerization, polymers are two types:- Addition and condensation polymers.

Condensation polymers are formed through a condensation reaction, where molecules join together and lose small molecules as by-products such as water or methanol.

An addition polymer is a polymer that forms by simple linking of monomers without the co-generation of other products.

So, monomers are converted to polymer by condensation reaction between monomers.

Hence, option $B$ is correct.