Question

Polymer formation from monomers starts by:

• A. Condensation reaction between monomers
• B. Substitution reaction between monomers
• C. Conversion of monomer to monomer ions by protons
• D. Hydrolysis of monomers

Answer 1

The correct option is A Condensation reaction between monomers

Polymerisation starts either by condensation or addition reactions between monomers. Condensation polymers are formed by the combination of monomers with the elimination of simple molecules. Where as the addition polymers are formed by the addition of the molecules of the monomer to form a large molecule without elimination of any compound.