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How does the presence of benzoquinone inhibit the free radical polymerisation of a vinyl derivative?

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Benzoquinone combines with free radical intermediate to form a non - reactive radical, which is highly stabilized by resonance. Because of the lack of reactivity of the new radical formed, it inhibits the further progress of the chain reaction. Therefore, the reaction stops.
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