JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pl206
Which monomer is best suited to anionic polymerisation initiated by NaNHX2 in liquid ammonia?
ACHX2=C(CHX3)X2
BCHX2=CH−O−CX2HX5
CCHX2=CH−CN
DCHX2=CH−CHX3
Answer: C
Anionic chain carriers need a substituent that stabilises the carbanion, such as −CN (electron withdrawing). The alkyl- and alkoxy-substituted alkenes are electron rich and favour cationic or Ziegler-Natta routes instead.