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What is the cause of the difference in the properties of PCTFE and PTFE? - Chemistry (Theory)

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What is the cause of the difference in the properties of PCTFE and PTFE?

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PCTFE is less resistant to heat and chemicals than PTFE due to the presence of a chlorine atom in its monomer. This chlorine atom affects the polymer chain’s structure and stability, leading to the observed differences in properties between the two polymers.

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Chapter 15: Polymers - SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 1019]

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Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 15 Polymers
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 29. ii. | Page 1019
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