Explain the term copolymersation and give two examples. – InterviewSolution

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1.	Explain the term copolymersation and give two examples.
Answer» When two or more different monomers are allowed to polymerise together the product formed is called a copolymer, and the process in called copolymerisation. Example, Buna-S and Buna-N, Buna-S is a copolymer of 1,3-butadiene and styrene while Buna-N is a copolyer of 1,3-butadiene and acrylonitrile.

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