JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pl010
Which monomer is best suited to cationic addition polymerisation (for example with BFX3 and a trace of water)?
ACHX2=CH−CN
BCHX2=C(CHX3)X2
CCHX2=C(CHX3)−COOCHX3
DCFX2=CFX2
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.