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OpenStudy (anonymous):

which VSEPR shape does polyethylene have?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

linear.

OpenStudy (abmon98):

@abb0t Shouldn't it be tetrahedral when ethene is polymerized the pi bond break and a pair of single bonds are formed and now each carbon is surround with 2 hydrogen and 2 carbon atom

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I found the 3D molecule here but I don't know what its called http://www.easychem.com.au/production-of-materials/fossil-fuel-products/production-of-polyethylene

OpenStudy (abb0t):

You're rigt. My mistake. It sure is.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

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