QUESTION 4: How would you synthesize the following polymer by anionic polymerization? Show each step clearly! Your answer should include the monomers, initiators and the other necessary reagents used in the synthesis. Он

QUESTION 4: How would you synthesize the following polymer by anionic polymerization? Show each step clearly! Your answer should include the monomers, initiators and the other necessary reagents used in the synthesis. Он

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