Polymers Question 108
Question: Arrange the following monomers in order of decreasing ability to undergo cationic polymerisation.
(I) $ CH_2=CH-C_6H_4(NO_2) $ (II) $ CH_2=CH-C_6H_4(CH_3) $ (III) $ CH_2=CH-C_6H_4(OCH_3) $
Options:
A) I > II > III
B) II > I > III
C) III > II > I
D) I > III > II
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] More stable is carbocation more is ability to undergo cationic polymerization. +I and +R nature of $ -OCH_3 $ stabilizes carbocation.
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