Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The monomer of polythene is

  1. vinyl chloride

  2. ethylene

  3. ethyl alcohol

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Polythene (polyethylene) is formed by polymerization of ethylene (ethene) monomers. Vinyl chloride forms PVC, and ethyl alcohol is not a monomer for common plastics.