Which of the Following Is the First Chain Propagating Step

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first chain propagating step in the radical polymerization of ethylene?

• A)ROOR + CH₂ CH₂ → ROCH₂CH₂OR
• B) ∙ RO∙ + CH₂ CH₂ → ROCH₂CH₂
• C)RO∙ + CH₂ CH₂ → ROCH CH₂ + H∙
• D) ∙ ∙ ROOR + CH₂ CH₂ → 2 ROH + CH CH
• E) ∙ ∙ 2RO∙ + CH₂ CH₂ → 2 ROH + CH CH

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