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(a) The polymer chain shows repeating units of -CH2-CHCl-. Therefore, the monomer is vinyl chloride (CH2=CHCl).
(b) The formation of this polymer involves addition polymerization. The double bond in the monomer breaks, and the monomers join together to form the polymer chain.
(c) The name of this polymer is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).