24. The cationic chain-growth, addition polymerization of a large excess of isobutylene (below) occurs in the presence of a catalytic amount of the initiator (2-chloro-2-phenyl- propane/boron trichloride). Draw the arrow pushing mechanisms for the initiation, propagation, and termination steps. Draw the structure of the polymer with correct end groups that would result from this polymerization.

24. The cationic chain-growth, addition polymerization of a large excess of isobutylene (below) occurs in the presence of a catalytic amount of the initiator (2-chloro-2-phenyl- propane/boron trichloride). Draw the arrow pushing mechanisms for the initiation, propagation, and termination steps. Draw the structure of the polymer with correct end groups that would result from this polymerization.

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Chapter29: Organic Polymer Chemistry

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Problem 29.12P

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