Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:

Which of the following is not a suitable initiator for free radical addition polymerization reaction?

Options:

Acetyl peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide

tert-Butyl peroxide

Benzoquinone

Correct Answer:

Benzoquinone

Explanation:

Benzoquinone combines with the free radical intermediate to form a highly stable, non-reactive radical because of resonance. This inhibits the further progress of the chain growth and therefore, the reaction stops. Peroxides are very important free radical generating initiators.