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The repeating structural unit in a polymer is called:

AAtom
BInitiator
CMonomer (the building block that repeats)
DCatalyst
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Correct answer: C. Monomer (the building block that repeats)
Monomer: the small molecule that polymerizes. The repeat unit in the chain often retains the monomer's backbone atoms. e.g., n CH₂=CH₂ → -(CH₂-CH₂)-_n (polyethylene).
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