Question

Name the polymer formed by the polymerization of ethylene at high pressure

Answer 1

Explanation:

A Free Radical Addition Reaction

You will remember that during the polymeriation of ethene, thousands of ethene molecules join together to make poly(ethene) - commonly called polythene. The reaction is done at high pressures in the presence of a trace of oxygen as an initiator.

Answer 2

Polythene is the polymer formed by the polymerization of ethylene at high pressure.