Question

The monomer of polystyrene is

Answer 1

Polystyrene:

• Polystyrene is made up of monomer “styrene”.
• Styrene is a liquid hydrocarbon that is commercially manufactured from petroleum.
• The formation of polystyrene takes place via a free radical mechanism.
• The chemical reaction can be depicted as:

Uses of Polystyrene:

• It is used to make rigid trays as well as containers.
• It is also used in making disposable containers.
• It is also used in making toys as well as automobile parts.