Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305080483
ISBN 13: 978-1-30508-048-5

Chapter 31 - Synthetic Polymers - Problem - Page 1039: 2

Answer

H2C=CHC=N > H2C=CHC6H5 > H2C=CHCH3 Most reactive------------------------->Least reactive

Work Step by Step

Anionic polymerization occurs most readily with alkenes having electron-withdrawing substituents.
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