(i) What is the role of benzoyl peroxide in the polymerization of ethene? (ii) Identify the monomers in the following polymer:
(iii) Arrange the following polymers in the increasing order of their intermolecular forces: Nylon-6, 6, Polythene, Buna-S
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Solution
(i) In the polymerization of ethene, benzoyl peroxide is used as a free radical initiator. (ii) Hexamethylene diamine and Adipic acid. (iii) Buna-S < Polythene < Nylon6, 6