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

• Polymers

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

1. AlCl₃
2. BuLi
3. LiAlH₄
4. HNO₃

Answer

Cationic polymerization is a type of chain growth polymerization in which a cationic initiator transfers charge to a monomer which then becomes reactive. Lewis acids can initiate the cationic polymerization.

The correct option is A.