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Which catalyst is commonly used in the free radical mechanism of addition polymerization for polythene production?

Options

  1. AZiegler-Natta catalyst
  2. BAcetyl peroxide
  3. CTriethylaluminium
  4. DBenzoyl peroxide

Correct answer

D. Benzoyl peroxide

Step-by-step solution

Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used as a catalyst in the free radical mechanism of addition polymerization for polythene production.

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