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Arrange the following monomers in order of decreasing ability to undergo cationic polymerisation.

I. CH2=CH−C6H4(NO2)
II.CH2=CH−C6H4(CH3)
III.CH2=CH−C6H4(OCH3)

A
I>II>III
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II>I>II
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C
III>II>I
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I>III>II
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Solution

The correct option is B III>II>I
Electron releasing groups such as CH3,OCH3 activate the monomer towards cationic polymer as it stabilizes the carbocation formed. On the other hand, NO2 is an electron-withdrawing group. So, it reduces the stability of carbocation formed.

Thus, the correct order is:

CH2=CHC6H4(OCH3)>CH2=CHC6H4(CH3)>CH2=CHC6H4(NO2).

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