Question

Chain transfer reagent is

(a) CCl₄ 

(b) CH₄

(c) O₂

(d) H₂

Answer 1

The correct option is: (a) CCl₄ 

Explanation:

A substance that is able to cause a chain transfer in a chain polymerisation is called a chain transfer agent. It gives an atom to the radical at the growing end of a polymer chain and in doing so it results into a radical which can start the growth of a new chain. CCl₄ is a chain transfer reagent.