'Superglue' is a polymer of which monomer?

Correct answer: (d) Cyanoacrylate

Explanation

Superglue is made of cyanoacrylate monomers, such as methyl or ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate. A trace of moisture on a surface starts their polymerisation, so the glue sets in seconds into a strong polymer.

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