Asked by RoboTech PECHS on Sep 25, 2024
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Which of the following is least readily formed by cationic polymerization?
A) poly(acrylonitrile)
B) poly(isobutylene)
C) poly(propylene)
D) polystyrene
E) All of the above have equal propensity to undergo cationic polymerization.
Cationic Polymerization
A type of polymerization where a cationic initiator transfers charge to a monomer causing it to become reactive and link to other monomers.
Poly(acrylonitrile)
A synthetic polymer made by polymerizing acrylonitrile, used in the production of fibers, plastics, and rubbers due to its strength and thermal stability.
- Differentiate among various polymerization methods and forecast the circumstances in which a specific monomer will undergo polymerization.
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Brooklynn Douglas1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Poly(acrylonitrile) contains a nitrile group, which can act as a coordinating ligand and inhibit cationic polymerization. Therefore, it is least readily formed by cationic polymerization.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various polymerization methods and forecast the circumstances in which a specific monomer will undergo polymerization.
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