1. Draw the structure formula of its monomer. 2. Write chemical equations that describe radical polymerization mechanism by which the PVAC could be prepared. 3. State whether head-to-tail or head-to-head orientation of monomer units in polymer chains predominates. Explain your answer by words and drawing.

1. Draw the structure formula of its monomer. 2. Write chemical equations that describe radical polymerization mechanism by which the PVAC could be prepared. 3. State whether head-to-tail or head-to-head orientation of monomer units in polymer chains predominates. Explain your answer by words and drawing.

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