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Distinguish between the terms homopolymer and copolymer and give an example of each.

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Homopolymers : Polymers whose repeating structural units are derived from only one type of monomer units are called homopolymers. For example, Polythene.
Copolymers : Polymers whose repeating structural units are derived from two or more types of monomer units are called copolymers. For example, Nylon-6, 6.
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