alleryStart learning →Which compounds undergo ring opening polymerization?
ALactams and lactones
BTerminal alkenes
COpen chain alkanes
DAromatic benzenes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lactams and lactones
Strained cyclic compounds such as lactams, cyclic ethers and lactones open their rings to polymerize.
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