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2004 USNCO Problem 59: Polymerization
2004 USNCO Problem 59: Polymerization
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July 22, 2013
Problem Statement
What substance is formed when \ce{CF2=CF2} is polymerized?
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Polyethylene
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Polyurethane
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PVC
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Teflon
<span class='latex-bold'>(A) </span> \text{Polyethylene} \qquad<span class='latex-bold'>(B) </span> \text{Polyurethane}\qquad<span class='latex-bold'>(C) </span> \text{PVC}\qquad<span class='latex-bold'>(D) </span> \text{Teflon}\qquad
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Teflon
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