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Polyethylene is formed by which type of polymerization?

1. Condensation polymerization
2. Addition polymerization
3. Ring-opening of esters
4. Fermentation

Answer

B. Addition polymerization

Solution

Ethylene monomers add across their double bonds without losing any atoms.

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