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Low-density polythene and high-density polythene, both are polymers of ethane, but there is marked difference in their properties. Explain.

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LDP HDP

Formed at a temperature of 350 K to 570 K and very high pressure of about 1000-2000 atm.

The temperature of about 333 K to 343 K and a pressure of 6-7 atm is required.

It is obtained by free-radical addition and has a highly branched structure.

It has straight linear molecules and a high density.

Chemically inert and tough but flexible.

Chemically inert.

Tougher and harder than LDP

 

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