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NEET · Chemistry · Polymers
How is polyacrylonitrile (PAN) synthesized?
How is polyacrylonitrile (PAN) synthesized?
Options
- ABy condensation polymerization
- BBy step-growth polymerization
- CBy chain-growth polymerization
- DBy free radical polymerization
Correct answer
D. By free radical polymerization
Step-by-step solution
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is synthesized by addition polymerization of acrylonitrile in the presence of a peroxide catalyst, indicating the use of free radical polymerization.