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Explain addition polymers with an example?

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Addition polymers:
They are also known as chain growth polymers. Alkenes are the monomers. All atoms of monomer are present in the polymer. Examples include orlon, teflon, PVC, polyethylene, etc.
$n F_{2} C = C F_{2} Tetrafluoroethylene (monomer) polymerisation - ------------ \to - [C F_{2} - C F_{2}] - Teflon$

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