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Explain whether homopolymers an be prepared both addition and condensation polymerisation?

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Yes, homopolymers can be prepared by addition as well as condensation methods of polymerisation.
Example : Polythene , PVC, PMMA, PAN , neoprene are condensation homopolymers. Nylon-6 is a long-chain homopolymer
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