Chain-growth polymers are synthesized by radical polymerizat…

Chain-growth polymers are synthesized by radical polymerization of alkenes. The mechanism for a radical polymerization of alkenes is given below. Polystyrene, also shown below, is polymeric chain made up of thousands of monomeric groups with a total molecular weight of the polymer between 100,000 and 400,000 g/mol. What is the monomer used to synthesize polystyrene?

Allylic halides can be synthesized under radical conditions…

Allylic halides can be synthesized under radical conditions (hv or peroxides) where the concentration of the molecular halogen is low. Low concentrations of Br2 can be achieved by using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) as a source of Br2. Which of the following is a likely intermediate for the following reaction?