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(a) Can a copolymer be formed in both addition and condensation polymerization? Explain. (b) Can a homo polymer be formed in both addition and condensation polymerization? Explain.

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                (a) Yes, copolymers can be formed both in addition and condensation, polymerization. For example, Buna- S is an addition copolymer of styrene and 1, 3-butadiene while nylon-6, 6, bakelite and polyester are condensation copolymers. (b) Yes, homo polymers can be formed both in addition and condensation polymerization. For example, polythene, PVC, PMMA, PAN, neoprene, etc. are examples of addition homo polymers while nylon-6 is an example of condensation homo polymer.