Multiple choice

Polythene is industrially prepared by the polymerization of ______.

  1. Methane

  2. Styrene

  3. Acetylene

  4. Ethylene
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Explanation

Polythene (polyethylene) is produced by polymerization of ethylene (ethene) monomers. The polymer consists of long chains of -CH2-CH2- units formed by addition polymerization. This is one of the most widely used plastics globally.

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