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In a brief paragraph please explain what are the different types of polymerization reactions and give...

In a brief paragraph please explain what are the different types of polymerization reactions and give specific examples of polymers (products) of those reactions.

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There are two types of polymerization reactions are possible. one is addition polymerization and second is condensation polymerization.

In case of addition polymerization reaction, there is no elimination of byproducts like olefin polymerization. Examples of addition polymerization are ployethylene, Teflon etc.

In case of condensation polymerization reaction, there is the elimination of small molecules after condensation like water. For example polyesters and Nylons (by-product is water) etc,

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