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Which is the structure of polyvinyl chloride (polychloroethane)?

Correct answer: D. -[H2C-CH-Cl]-

  • A. -[CCl2-CCl2]-
  • B. -[HCCl-CH-Cl]-
  • C. [H2C=CH-Cl]
  • D. -[H2C-CH-Cl]-

Explanation

Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is a synthetic resin made from vinyl chloride and is a member of a large family of polymers broadly referred to as "vinyls." The chemical formula for vinyl chloride is H2C=CHCl, and the formula for PVC is (H2C-CHCl)n, where n is the degree of polymerization.

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