Chapter 25, Problem 71QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The polymer that is formed when vinyl chloride (${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{C=CHCL}$) undergoes copolymerization with $1,\text{ 1}$-dichloroethylene (${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{C=CCl}}_{\text{2}}$) is to be represented.

Concept introduction:

When two different types of monomers are linked together in the same polymer chain, they are known as copolymers.

When ethylene reacts with oxygen and hydrogen chloride over a copper catalyst, vinyl chloride is formed. It is also known as chloroethylene.

Monomer is a small molecule that reacts with a similar molecule to form a large molecule. It is the smallest unit in a polymer.