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Date	November 2010	Marks available	1	Reference code	10N.1.hl.TZ0.38
Level	HL	Paper	1	Time zone	TZ0
Command term		Question number	38	Adapted from	N/A

Question

Which process can produce a polyester?

A. Addition polymerization of a dicarboxylic acid

B. Condensation polymerization of a diol and a dicarboxylic acid

C. Addition polymerization of a diol and dicarboxylic acid

D. Condensation polymerization of a dicarboxylic acid

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Options » A: Materials » A.9 Condensation polymers (HL only)

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