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Which monomer is best suited to cationic polymerisation with and a trace of water?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C (2-methylpropene)
  4. D

Answer: C

Cationic chain growth needs electron-donating groups that stabilise the carbocation; two methyl groups give a tertiary carbocation. , and fluorine substituents do not stabilise a carbocation.
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