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What is the role of benzoyl peroxide in addition polymerisation of alkenes?

Options

  1. ATo act as a catalyst.
  2. BTo reduce the viscosity of the reaction mixture.
  3. CTo increase the molecular weight of the polymer.
  4. DTo initiate the polymerization reaction by producing free radicals.

Correct answer

D. To initiate the polymerization reaction by producing free radicals.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D) To initiate the polymerization reaction by producing free radicals.

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