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What role does the chain terminating step play in polymerization?

What role does the chain terminating step play in polymerization?

Options

  1. AIt generates free radicals.
  2. BIt propagates the polymer chain.
  3. CIt stops the polymerization reaction.
  4. DIt increases the size of the monomers.

Correct answer

C. It stops the polymerization reaction.

Step-by-step solution

The chain terminating step in polymerization stops the polymerization reaction by the reaction of two radicals.
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