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The best way to prepare polyisobutylene is:

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Coordination polymerization
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Free radial polymerization
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Cationic polymerization
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Anionic polymerization
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Solution

The correct option is C Cationic polymerization
Isobutane is CH3CH|CH3CH3
Its cationic form, CH3+C|CH3CH3 is very stable, as it is a tertiary carbocation, therefore the best way to create the polymer is by cationic polymerization.

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