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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:

Which of the following polymers cannot be made by free radical addition polymerization mechanism?

Options:

PE

HDPE

LDPE

Teflon

Correct Answer:

Teflon

Explanation:

Because of the presence of electron withdrawing F-atoms, CF2=CF2 undergoes anionic addition polymerization. Others because of the absence of electron releasing or electron withdrawing groups are prepared by free radical polymerization