What Modification Occurs When a Small Amount of P-Divinylbenzene Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

What modification occurs when a small amount of p-divinylbenzene is added to the polymerization reaction of styrene to form polystyrene? (Recall that the vinyl group is -CH=CH₂.)

• A)Cross-linking of the polystyrene
• B)Isotactic stereochemistry of the polystyrene
• C)Syndiotactic stereochemistry of the polystyrene
• D)"Softening" of the polystyrene by a plasticizer

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