During the free-radical polymerization of ethene, an organic peroxide is added to the reaction mixture. What is the specific role of this peroxide?
Q1. During the free-radical polymerization of ethene, an organic peroxide is added to the reaction mixture. What is the specific role of this peroxide?
Answer: Polymerization initiator
Explanation: Peroxides generate free radicals to start the reaction; inhibitors are tempting but they actually stop or slow the polymerization process.