Question
Question: During additions polymerizations of ethane molecules, the initiator like benzoyl peroxide, acetyl pe...
During additions polymerizations of ethane molecules, the initiator like benzoyl peroxide, acetyl peroxide, tert-butyl peroxide, etc. are added. Their functions is to
A
Ensure anti – Markownikoff’s addition of molecules to form polymer
B
Give cations during the reactions which join together to from bigger molecules
C
Decrease the temperature of the reactions mixture
D
Generate free radical which adds to the monomer to give bigger free radical.
Answer
Generate free radical which adds to the monomer to give bigger free radical.
Explanation
Solution
Free radical is generated by peroxide in the chain initiating step. The free radical join with monomers to propagate chain.
