Multiple choice

Polythene is industrially prepared by the polymerization of

  1. methane

  2. acetylene

  3. ethylene

  4. ethane

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Polythene (polyethylene) is a polymer created by the addition polymerization of ethylene (ethene) monomers. The double bond in ethylene breaks to allow the formation of long chains.