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The repeating units in a polymer are derived from the molecules called .

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monomers
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repeaters
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condensers
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The correct option is A monomers
Monomers are molecules from which the repeating units in a polymer are made. These repeating units repeat itself many times to form a large macromolecule called polymer. This process is called polymerisation. Given below is an example of polymerisation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

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