Question

In addition polymerization, the molecular weight of the resulting polymer is the same as the sum of the molecular weights of the reacting molecules.

(a) True

(b) False

I got this question in an interview for internship.

The doubt is from Plastics topic in section Steel, Timber, Mortar, Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) True

For explanation: Polymerization is the process of converting monomers into polymers. In addition, polymerization, the molecular weight of the resulting polymer is the same as the sum of the molecular weights of the reacting molecules.