CHEM 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Polymerization, Organofluorine Chemistry, Low-Density Polyethylene
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Grps that can push/donate e- towards a free radical will help stabilize it. Far left ring has most partial radical character. Where we expect the radical to react. Vynilic and aryl radicals are the most unstable. Occurs when radicals are moved from one location to another. Taking a hydrogen from ch4 and replacing it with cl. We shine enough light to initiate reaction then we get our propogation reaction, which is happening whole lot because there is a continuous cycle. Because radical concentration is low; so the odds of two radicals finding each other and bumping each other is very low. Adding two propogation reactions together gives us the overall net reaction. Ch3cl is the major product (b/c it is organic) Yes, the more cl you have, the more polychlorination is present. Acyl peroxide requires least energy for initiation reactions. They stop radical chain reactions by scavenging free radicals ex.
