Explain why acrylonitrile (CH2 = CHCN) undergoes cationic polymerization more slowly than but-3-enenitrile (CH2 = CHCH2CN).

Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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Explain why acrylonitrile (CH2 = CHCN) undergoes cationic polymerization more slowly than but-3-enenitrile (CH2 = CHCH2CN).

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