Preparation of Poly(vinyl alcohol)
Poly(vinyl alcohol),
~[CH2CH(OH)CH2CH(OH)CH2CH(OH)]~ is a
unique polymer, having a high affinity for water. Which of the following
procedures would be most suitable for its preparation?
Enter one letter, corresponding to your
selection.
A Radical-chain polymerization of
CH2=CHCH2OH.
B Radical-chain polymerization of
CH2=CHOH.
C Radical-chain polymerization of
CH2=CHCO2CH3, followed by base-catalyzed
hydrolysis.
D Radical-chain polymerization of
CH2=CHOCOCH3, followed by base-catalyzed
hydrolysis.