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What is the difference between Homopolymers and Copolymers?
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Options:
  • A Homopolymer and copolymer are both types of synthetic polymers.
  • B The addition polymers formed by the polymerisation of a single monomeric species are known as homopolymers whereas the polymers made by addition polymerisation from two different monomers are termed as copolymers
  • C Homopolymer and copolymer are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.
  • D Homopolymer and copolymer are terms used in biology to describe different types of cells.
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The correct answer is: The addition polymers formed by the polymerisation of a single monomeric species are known as homopolymers whereas the polymers made by addition polymerisation from two different monomers are termed as copolymers
Correct Option is : (B)
The addition polymers formed by the polymerisation of a single monomeric species are known as homopolymers whereas the polymers made by addition polymerisation from two different monomers are termed as copolymers

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