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What is the role of a free radical generating initiator in polymerization?

Options

  1. AIt acts as a catalyst.
  2. BIt acts as a chain terminator.
  3. CIt initiates the polymerization reaction.
  4. DIt acts as a solvent.

Correct answer

C. It initiates the polymerization reaction.

Step-by-step solution

A free radical generating initiator plays the role of initiating the polymerization reaction by generating free radicals.

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