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What are synthetic polymers?

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Synthetic polymers
Synthetic polymers are those which are man-made.
Polymers are those which consist of repeated structural units known as monomers.
Examples
Plastic (polythene)
Synthetic fibres (nylon 6,6)
Synthetic rubbers (Buna-S)

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What are synthetic polymers?

Synthetic polymersSynthetic polymers are those which are man-made. Polymers are those which consist of repeated structural units known as monomers.ExamplesPlastic (polythene)Synthetic fibres (nylon 6,6)Synthetic rubbers (Buna-S)

Synthetic polymers
Synthetic polymers are those which are man-made.
Polymers are those which consist of repeated structural units known as monomers.
Examples
Plastic (polythene)
Synthetic fibres (nylon 6,6)
Synthetic rubbers (Buna-S)