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How are polymers classified on the basis of structure ?

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On the basis of structure, the polymers are classified as follows :
(i) Linear polymers such as high density polythene (HDP), polyvinyl chloride, nylons , polyester , etc.
(ii) Branched polymers such as low density polythene (LDP), amylopectin , glycogen , etc.
(iii) Cross - linked polymers such as baklite, melmac (melamine -formadlehyde polmyer), etc.
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