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Question
What is the role of t-butyl peroxide in the polymerization of ethene?
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Solution
In polymerisation of ethene, source of free radical is needed to initiate the chain reaction. Such free radicals are usually produced by decomposition of peroxides like t-butyl peroxide or benzoyl peroxide.
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