Anionic Addition Polymerization: Styrene undergoes anionic polymerization easily because C6H5 group in styrene is electron withdrawing. It involves following steps:
(i) Chain initiation step:
(ii) Chain propagation step:
(iii) Chain termination step:
Write the names and molecular structure of the monomers of the following:
(i) Natural rubber (ii) Neoprene.
What are linear polymer and branched chain polymers? How do these differ from own linked polymers?
Give the monomers and uses of each of the following addition polymers:
(a) Polyethylene
(b) Polypropylene
(c) Polystyrene.
Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polymers:
(i) Polystyrene (ii) Neoprene.
Define a polymer. Write the monomer used for the preparation of dacron. Mention a use of it.
