What is the Difference Between Homochain and Heterochain Polymer?

The main difference between homochain and heterochain polymers lies in the composition of their main chains.

Homochain polymers are those in which the main chains are constructed from atoms of a single element. Examples of homochain polymers include polysilanes and polyethylene.
Heterochain polymers are those in which the main chains are constructed from atoms

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Comparative Table: Homochain vs Heterochain Polymer

The main difference between homochain and heterochain polymers lies in the composition of their main chain. Here is a comparison table highlighting the differences:

Property	Homochain Polymer	Heterochain Polymer
Main Chain Composition	Made of atoms of the same chemical element	Made of atoms of different chemical elements
Example Polymers	Polysilanes, polyethylene, polybutadiene, PVC, polyvinyl alcohol, PMMA, polybutadine	Polysiloxanes, polyphosphazene, polyethers, polyesters, polyc

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