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Distinguish between the terms homopolymer and copolymer and give an example of each.

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Homopolyers: 

Polymers whose repeating structural units are dervied from only one type of monomer units are called homopolymers. For example, polythene, PVC, PAN etc.

Copolymers: 

Polymers whose repeating units are derived from two or more types of monomer molecules are called copolymers. For example, l3una – S, Buna – N, Nylon 6, 6 etc.



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