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(a) Explain the free radical polymerisat...

(a) Explain the free radical polymerisation of styrene.
(b) The following two possible products can be formed in this reaction:(I)
Which product is formed and why?

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Chain-initiation step:
R-O-O-Roverset(hv)rarr2RO`

So the reaction proceeds via more stable radical (I) rather than (II) tog ive product (i).

Hence the product (i) is formed.
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