Question

Low-density polyethylene is formed because _______ polymerization is very unpredictable and difficult to control.

dehydration-condensation




anionic-initiated




radical-initiated




esterification

Answer 1

radical-initiated

Step-by-step explanation:

Radical-initiated polymerization is unpredictable and difficult to control. The reaction proceeds indiscriminately and produces shortened chains, loops, and branches that create holes in the polymer. This reduces its mass to volume ratio.