Polymerization studies on allylic compounds. Part II

Abstract
The free radical polymerization of a series of compounds having the general formula magnified image in which Y was F, Cl, Br, I, NO2, and CN has been studied. The compounds were found to vary markedly in polymerizability. An explanation is advanced in which it is postulated that chain transfer involving a substituent in the allylic position of the monomers is the controlling factor in determining their polymerization behavior.