Question

neither (a) nor (b)
Which of the following does not undergo additional polymerization?
vinyl chloride
O butadiene
O styrene
all of the above undergoes addition polymerizations
the following polymers is prepared by condensation​

Answer 1

All the compounds- vinyl chloride, butadiene and styrene undergo addition polymerization.

• Vinyl chloride undergoes free-radical addition polymerization to give polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is a thermoplastic polymer which can be moulded into the desired shape on heating. It is widely used in manufacturing of water supply pipes, IV tubes and blood storage bags.
• Butadiene is the monomer of poly butadiene or polyisoprene. It is called natural rubber and can be used for making car tyres, rubber bands and footware.
• Styrene also undergoes free radical polymerization to form polystyrene. Polystyrene reacts with butadiene to firm an artificial rubber called Buns-S. Polystyrene is also used in manufacturing disposal cups and in thermal insulation.