Propose a mechanism for reaction of the first three propylene units in the polymerization of propylene in the presence of a peroxide. n H₂C=CHCH3 propylene ROOR high pressure H H C-C H CH3 n polypropylene
Propose a mechanism for reaction of the first three propylene units in the polymerization of propylene in the presence of a peroxide. n H₂C=CHCH3 propylene ROOR high pressure H H C-C H CH3 n polypropylene
Chapter50: Preparation And Properties Of Polymers: Polyester, Nylon, And Polystyrene
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Transcribed Image Text:Propose a mechanism for reaction of the first three propylene
units in the polymerization of propylene in the presence of a
peroxide.
n H₂C=CHCH3
propylene
ROOR
high pressure
H H
C-C
H CH3 n
polypropylene
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