Which of the following polymerization reactions proceed via a chain-growth (addition) mechanism with — Polymers Chemistry Question
Question
Which of the following polymerization reactions proceed via a chain-growth (addition) mechanism without the elimination of any low-molecular-weight by-products?
Answer: A,B,D
💡 Solution & Explanation
Chain-growth (addition) polymerization involves unsaturated monomers adding to a growing active center without loss of atoms. Teflon, Neoprene, and Buna-S are addition polymers. Nylon-6,6 is a condensation polymer formed with the elimination of water.
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