Exercise 43. Explain why the radical polymerization of styrene forms branched chains with quaternary carbons, but not with tertiary carbons.

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Exercise 43. Explain why the radical polymerization of styrene forms branched chains with quaternary
carbons, but not with tertiary carbons.
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