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  • Chloroethene (Vinyl Chloride) Structure & Properties - A Detailed Guide
    Chloroethene, also known as vinyl chloride, has the following structure:

    CH2=CHCl

    Here's a breakdown of the structure:

    * Carbon backbone: Two carbon atoms are connected by a double bond.

    * Hydrogen atoms: Two hydrogen atoms are attached to one carbon, and one hydrogen atom is attached to the other carbon.

    * Chlorine atom: A single chlorine atom is attached to one of the carbon atoms.

    Here's a visual representation:

    ```

    H

    |

    H - C = C - Cl

    |

    H

    ```

    Key points:

    * The double bond between the carbons is the defining feature of the vinyl group.

    * The chlorine atom is attached to one of the carbons in the vinyl group, hence the name chloroethene.

    * This structure gives chloroethene its unique properties, making it a valuable precursor in the production of polymers like polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

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