The polymerization of methyl methacrylate initiated by 2,2′‐azoisobutyronitrile in the presence of halogenated benzenes and naphthalene has been investigated. In each case the order of reaction with respect to monomer is apparently of an order less than unity. Suggestions as to the possible participation of the solvent in the initiation process are discussed and shown to be in agreement with experimental measurements.
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