What Advantage Does a Lewis Acid Like BF₃ Have Over

question 35

Essay

What advantage does a Lewis acid like BF₃ have over a proton-donating acid like HCl as a initiator in cationic polymerization?

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Definitions:

Enforced Commitment

The obligation or dedication imposed by external factors or authorities.

Social Loafing

Individuals often put in less effort when part of a group compared to when they work by themselves.

Duplication of Effort

A situation where multiple people or groups are unknowingly working on the same task or problem, leading to a waste of resources.

Conformity

The act of changing one's behavior to match the responses or standards of others, often within a group context.