Asked by Ailadi Torres on Jun 19, 2024
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Maleic anhydride (below) undergoes addition polymerization. Draw the structure of the polymer that results. 
Addition Polymerization
A chemical reaction where monomers add together without the loss of atoms to form very long chain molecules or polymers.
Maleic Anhydride
Maleic anhydride is an organic compound with the formula C4H2O3, used in the production of various polymers, resins, and as a chemical intermediate.
- Expound on the mechanism behind free-radical, cationic, and anionic polymerizations.
- Identify and plot the form of several monomers and their associated polymers.
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Learning Objectives
- Expound on the mechanism behind free-radical, cationic, and anionic polymerizations.
- Identify and plot the form of several monomers and their associated polymers.
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