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AS Chemistry: Polymers Question

Hii,

Explain why polymerisation of ethene does not occur when there is no oxygen present, but with too much it gets out of control?

Does anybody know??

Thanks :smile:
Original post by Princess Kawaii
Hii,

Explain why polymerisation of ethene does not occur when there is no oxygen present, but with too much it gets out of control?

Does anybody know??

Thanks :smile:


The reaction proceeds via a free radical mechanism. Oxygen is needed to provide the free radicals.

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