Single Choice

Vinyl chloride can be converted into PVC. In this reaction, the catalyst used is:

APeroxides
Correct Answer
BCuprous chloride
CAnhydrous zinc chloride
DAnhydrous $$AlCl_3$$

Solution

Poly vinyl chloride can be prepared by free radical polymerisation of Vinyl chloride monomer. Initiators like dioctanoyl peroxide and dicetyl peroxydicarbonate are used.
Peroxide catalyst is used to generate free radicals.

Hence, option $$A$$ is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Polymers

Write the names and structures of the monomers of PVC.

Polymers

The widely used plastic PVC is a polymerization product of:

Polymers

Which of the following polymers contain $$1,3-$$butadiene as one of the monomers?

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