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Styrene is also called as ___________

(a) Ethylbenzene

(b) Phenylphrene

(c) Methylbenzene

(d) Vinylpyridine

The question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

The query is from Factors Influencing Polymer Structure and Related Properties topic in chapter Plastic Polymers Structure & Properties of Food Packaging Technology

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Correct answer is (a) Ethylbenzene

The explanation is: Styrene is also known as ethylbenzene. Its chemical formula is C6H5CH=CH2.  The polymerization of styrene via addition mechanism. It finds many uses in packaging industry due to some of its attributes like, clarity, hardness and brittleness.

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