Tossup
Polymerization of liquid mixtures containing this functional group can be delayed using “latent” reagents such as dicyandiamide powder. Most polymers named for this functional group derive from the BPA-containing monomer BADGE. Monomers of this functional group undergo anionic ROP to form polymers like PPO and PEO. A reaction that produces this functional group proceeds via a “butterfly mechanism.” A class of thermosets named for this functional group can be mixed with hardener to form quick-curing adhesives and coatings. This functional group can be synthesized by treating halohydrins with a base or reacting alkenes with a peroxy-acid like mCPBA. For 10 points, ethylene oxide is the simplest example of what highly-strained functional group consisting of a three-membered cyclic ether? ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 0% | 87.00 |
| Florida | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 50% | 50% | 92.00 |
| Great Lakes | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 40% | 40% | 97.00 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 100% | 0% | 96.00 |
| Midwest | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 0% | 63.40 |
| North | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 33% | 0% | 76.00 |
| Northeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 100% | 0% | 92.25 |
| Overflow | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 60% | 0% | 89.33 |
| South Central | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| Southeast | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 33% | 102.00 |
| UK | 2025-02-01 | 10 | 80% | 30% | 103.75 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 7 | 71% | 14% | 65.60 |
| Upstate NY | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 33% | 67% | 115.00 |