Q31 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2018 (22 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

In anionic polymerisation, the compound which acts as effective chain initiator is

A
$\mathrm{BF}_3$
B
$\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\right)_2 \mathrm{O}_2$
C
$\mathrm{SnCl}_2$
Correct answer
D
$\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{Li}$

Solution

Alkyl lithium used as initiators for an ionic polymerisation

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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