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What is an addition polymerisation? Explain free radical addition polymerisation mechanism by taking an example.

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Addition polymerization:

A polymer formed by direct addition of repeated monomer molecules possessing double or triple bond, without the elimination of any small molecule is called addition polymerisation.
Example: polythene, PVC etc.

Mechanism of free radical addition is completed in three parts:

1. Chain initiating step:

2. Chain propagating step:

3. Chain terminating step:

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