Processes for the preparation of macromolecular compounds are also classified in the groups for the types of reactions employed, if of interest; subject matter relating to both homopolymers and copolymers is classified in groups C08F 10/00 to C08F 38/00 ; subject matter limited to homopolymers is classified only in groups C08F 110/00 to C08F 138/00 ; subject matter limited to copolymers is classif