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What are monomers and polymers? Give suitable examples.

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Monomers are reactive molecules from which polymers are derived. Polymers are high molecular mass macromolecules, which consists of repeating structural units derived from the monomers.

Examples: Monomers: Ethylene, vinyl chloride, acetylene, etc.

Polymers: Polythene, poly(vinyl chloride), benzene, etc.

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