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Which monomer is best suited to cationic addition polymerisation (for example with and a trace of water)?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: B

Cationic polymerisation needs a monomer whose substituents stabilise the carbocation; two methyl groups in 2-methylpropene do this. Acrylonitrile and methyl methacrylate carry electron-withdrawing groups and suit anionic polymerisation.
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