Chapter: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry· Chemistry

The monomer used in the preparation of thermocol is ____.

Q.1 (iv) The monomer used in the preparation of thermocol is ____.

A. vinyl chloride

B. acrylamide

C. butadiene and acrylonitrile

D. styrene

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Answer: (d) styrene

Thermocol is expanded (foamed) polystyrene, obtained by polymerisation of styrene (vinylbenzene, C₆H₅CH=CH₂). Vinyl chloride gives PVC; butadiene and acrylonitrile give Buna-N.

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