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Select the properties which can be attributed to polyethene.

A
Addition polymerisation
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B
Homopolymer
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C
Nonbiodegradable
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D
High strength
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Solution

The correct options are
A Addition polymerisation
B Homopolymer
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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