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Why does styrene undergo anionic polymerization easily?

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Anionic Addition Polymerization: Styrene undergoes anionic polymerization easily because C₆H₅ group in styrene is electron withdrawing. It involves following steps:
(i) Chain initiation step:

(ii) Chain propagation step:

(iii) Chain termination step:

Some More Questions From Polymers Chapter

Explain the terms polymer and monomer.

How do you explain the functionality of a monomer?

Define the term polymerization.

Is (NH—CHR—CO)_n, a homopolymer or copolymer?

What is the basic unit of polymer called?

What is an addition polymer?

What is condensation polymer?

Give one example each of (i) Addition polymer (ii) Condensation polymer.

Give two examples of chain growth polymers.

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