Indian Forest Service (Mains), Chemistry optional · 2024 · Paper II

Q6(b)(i). Living anionic polymerization

10 marks
Topic: Preparation and properties of polymers
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What is a living polymer? Explain styrene polymerization with BuLi.

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All parts of Question 6

6(a)(i) Selenium dioxide allylic oxidation5 marks
6(a)(ii) Reductive opening of a cyclic epoxide5 marks
6(b)(i) Living anionic polymerization10 marks
6(b)(ii) Silicone structure and stability5 marks
6(c)(i) Photorearrangement of 4-caranone10 marks
6(c)(ii) Substituent effects on Norrish-II reaction5 marks