Question
Chemistry Question on Polymers
Among the following polymers, which one is the copolymer?
Polypropene
Polystyrene
Polyvinyle Chloride
Glyptal
Polyvinyle Chloride
Solution
Among the given polymers, the copolymer is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
A copolymer is a polymer that is formed by the polymerization of two or more different monomers. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a copolymer that is formed by the polymerization of vinyl chloride monomers. It is composed of repeating units of vinyl chloride monomers, which are copolymerized to form the PVC polymer chain.
On the other hand, Polypropene (Polypropylene), Polystyrene, and Glyptal are homopolymers, which are polymers formed from a single monomer. Polypropene is formed from the polymerization of propene monomers, Polystyrene is formed from the polymerization of styrene monomers, and Glyptal is formed from the polymerization of glycerol and phthalic acid.
Therefore, the correct option is (C): Polyvinyl Chloride.