The species which can best serve as an initiator for the cationic polymerization is :

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The species which can best serve as an initiator for the cationic polymerization is :

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Options:

A
$\mathrm{LiAlH}_4$
B
$\mathrm{HNO}_3$
C
$\mathrm{AlCl}_3$
D
$\mathrm{BuLi}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{AlCl}_3$

Lewis acids can initiate the cationic polymerization.

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