Asked by Lyntrell Butler on Apr 30, 2024
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Why can methyl acrylate (H2C 
CHCO2CH3) be polymerized through anionic polymerization?
Methyl Acrylate
An organic compound used as a monomer in the production of polyacrylic fibers and resins.
Anionic Polymerization
A type of chain-growth polymerization where the active center of the polymer is a negatively charged ion or anion.
- Identify the mechanisms of polymerization and their applications.
- Grasp the concepts of anionic and cationic polymerization.
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Nadia SanchezMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
The intermediate carbanion and the transition state leading to it are stabilized by the electron-withdrawing capacity of the carbonyl group.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the mechanisms of polymerization and their applications.
- Grasp the concepts of anionic and cationic polymerization.
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