Which amongst the following molecules on polymerization produces neoprene?

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Which amongst the following molecules on polymerization produces neoprene?

A $CH_2=C(CH_3)-CH=CH_2$

B $CH_2=CH-CH=CH_2$

C $CH_2=C(Cl)-CH=CH_2$

D $CH_2=CH-C\equiv CH$

Explanation

Chloroprene is the monomer of neoprene.

Chloroprene is the monomer of neoprene. 2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene (chloroprene) polymerises to polychloroprene ('neoprene').

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