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Q. Which of the following are condensation polymers?
  1. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
  2. Nylon
  3. Polyurethane
  4. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: PET, Nylon, and Polyurethane are condensation polymers, formed by the elimination of small molecules like water during polymerization. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an addition polymer produced from vinyl chloride monomers. Therefore, only options 1, 2, and 3 are condensation polymers, while PVC is not.
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