8. Theoretically, what would be the molecular weight distribution of a living polymerization giving polymers with the average degree of polymerization 100? (Do not need to show the calculation. Give the answer only.)

8. Theoretically, what would be the molecular weight distribution of a living polymerization giving polymers with the average degree of polymerization 100? (Do not need to show the calculation. Give the answer only.)

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Section31.1: Chain-growth Polymers

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