Why must average molecular weights be used for polymers rather than exact molecular weights based upon the molecular formula as is done for small molecules?

What will be an ideal response?


Small molecules have exact formulas which always apply. In polymers, the chains can be of varying length and so a general formula must be used. This general

formula represents the number of monomer units by an unknown

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a. 3 b. 5 c. 5e d. 6

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What will be an ideal response?

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