Chain transfer reagent is:

Options

A. `C Cl_(4)`
B. `CH_(4)`
C. `O_(2)`
D. `H_(2)`

Answer

A

Explanation

A substance is able to cause a chain transfer in a chain polymerisation is called a chain transfer agent. It gives an atom to the radical at the growing end of a polymer chain and in doing so is results into a radical which can start the growth of a new chain. `C Cl_(4)` is a chain transfer regent.