ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-WILEYPLUS NEXTGEN
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-WILEYPLUS NEXTGEN
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781119760924
Author: Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 27, Problem 28PP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Identify which monomer will be more reactive towards anionic polymerization

Concept introduction:

Polymerization is a reaction when monomer molecules are reacted to form a polymer chain.  Polymerization can occur via three ways,

  • Cationic polymerization
  • Radical polymerization
  • Anionic polymerization

Cationic polymerization is the polymerization of the monomer (vinyl) with strong electron donating groups.  In this method cationic initiator transfers charge to the monomer which becomes active and further propogates with another molecules.

Anionic polymerization is the polymerization of the monomer (vinyl) with strong electron attracting groups (electronegative groups).  In this polymerization carbanion is the active species.

Radical polymerization is a type of polymerization where the reaction occurs by successive addition of free-radicals.

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