The monomers used in addition polymerization through free radical should be very pure because

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Traces of impurities act like inhibitors

resulting in short chain polymers

Catalyst does not function in presence of impurities

Polymer formed is impure

Impurities result in formation of different products

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The small amounts of impurities may react during the reaction and act as inhibitors which slow down or stop the polymerization reaction. This results in the loss of valuable pure products. That’s why the monomers used in addition polymerization through free radicals should be very pure.

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