Select the properties which can be attributed to polyethene.

Addition polymerisation

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Homopolymer

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Nonbiodegradable

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High strength

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Solution

The correct option is C Nonbiodegradable
Polyethene or polyethylene is the plastic polymer we encounter so often in our day-to-day lives. It is used to make plastic bags.

Polyethene is an addition polymer, it is a homopolymer and it is nonbiodegradable.

It has a low strength, hardness and rigidity, but has ductility and impact strength.

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