What is the IUPAC name for the polymer formed from the monomer styrene?

Practice Questions

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What is the IUPAC name for the polymer formed from the monomer styrene?
  1. Polystyrene
  2. Polyethylene
  3. Polypropylene
  4. Polyvinyl chloride

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for the polymer formed from the monomer styrene?
  • Step 1: Understand what a monomer is. A monomer is a small molecule that can join together to form a larger molecule called a polymer.
  • Step 2: Identify the monomer in the question. The monomer given is styrene.
  • Step 3: Know that when monomers join together, they form a polymer. In this case, styrene will join together to form a polymer.
  • Step 4: Learn the naming convention for polymers. The name of the polymer is usually derived from the name of the monomer, with the prefix 'poly-' added to it.
  • Step 5: Combine the information. Since the monomer is styrene, the polymer formed is called polystyrene.
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