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Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 40

5070Polymers

Which statement about polymers is correct?

  1. AFats and nylons all contain the C(=O)-O linkage.
  2. BMonomers used in condensation polymerisation must contain both –CO2H and –OH groups.
  3. CPoly(ethene) will decolourise bromine.
  4. DProteins with the C(=O)-N(H) linkage are biodegradable as they can be hydrolysed.

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Correct answer: D. Proteins with the C(=O)-N(H) linkage are biodegradable as they can be hydrolysed.

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