The basis on the mode of their formation, the polymers can be classified:

As addition polymers only

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As condensation polymers only

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As copolymers

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Both as addition and condensation polymers

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Solution

The correct option is C Both as addition and condensation polymers
On the basis of the mode of their formation, the polymers can be classified as addition polymers and condensation polymers.
Addition polymers are formed by chain growth polymerization and condensation polymers are formed by the combination of two monomers by the elimination of a small molecule like water or methyl alcohol.

Option D is correct.

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