The two hydrophilic monomers shown below can be copolymerized in an alternating fashion in aqueous solution to form a material that is suitable for contact lenses. d. From the two radical initiators shown below, choose the one which is best suited for the polymerization reaction and draw the structure of the radical species. (i) CH3 CH3 H3C- -CH3 ČH3 CH3 Outline initiation and propagation steps for the alternating copolymerization reaction (show 2 molecules of each monomer in the growing polymer chain). (ii)

The two hydrophilic monomers shown below can be copolymerized in an alternating fashion in aqueous solution to form a material that is suitable for contact lenses. d. From the two radical initiators shown below, choose the one which is best suited for the polymerization reaction and draw the structure of the radical species. (i) CH3 CH3 H3C- -CH3 ČH3 CH3 Outline initiation and propagation steps for the alternating copolymerization reaction (show 2 molecules of each monomer in the growing polymer chain). (ii)

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Chapter29: Organic Polymer Chemistry

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Problem 29.34P: Radical polymerization of styrene gives a linear polymer. Radical polymerization of a mixture of...

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