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How is polythene prepared from ethene ? Give chemical equation only

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To prepare polythene from ethene, we can represent the process of addition polymerization with a chemical equation. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the preparation: ### Step 1: Identify the Monomer The monomer used for the preparation of polythene is ethene, which has the chemical formula: \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_4 \] This can also be written as: \[ \text{CH}_2=\text{CH}_2 \] ...
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