Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the polymerization of propene to polypropylene, specifically focusing on the radical mechanism involved in the propagation step of the reaction mechanism diagram. Participants are seeking validation of their answers related to a homework assignment.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests feedback on their answer regarding the propagation step of the polymerization mechanism.
- Another participant confirms that the initial answer appears correct but suggests that a rejection may stem from a potential issue with the definition of 'propagation'.
- A participant expresses concern after their answer was rejected by the online homework system and questions whether they overlooked something.
- Another participant inquires if the homework program provided a correct answer after multiple attempts and suggests sharing the answer with a professor for further clarification.
- A participant notes that the program does not provide the correct answer, possibly due to settings controlled by the course administrator, and plans to consult their professor.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the correctness of the initial answer, but there is uncertainty regarding the homework system's rejection and the lack of feedback from the program.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations related to the online homework system's functionality, including the potential disabling of answer feedback by the course administrator, which may affect participants' ability to verify their responses.
Who May Find This Useful
Students studying organic chemistry, particularly those focusing on polymerization mechanisms and homework assignments related to this topic.