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The conversion of propene to polypropene is a type of:

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substitution
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addition
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polymerisation
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combustion
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Solution

The correct option is C polymerisation
Different types of reactions are listed below:

(i) Substitution reaction: Reaction in which an atom or a group in a compound is replaced by another atom or a group.

(ii) Addition reaction: Reaction in which unsaturated carbon compounds reacts with other molecules to form saturated carbon compounds.

(iii) Polymerisation: Process in which a large number of simple molecules combine to form the complex molecule.

(iv) Combustion reaction: Reaction in which hydrocarbons combine with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water along with heat and light.

The conversion of propene to polypropene is an example of a polymerisation.


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