Hydroquinone is added to methyl methacrylate monomer_________________?

Correct answer: A. To prevent polymerization during storage

  • A. To prevent polymerization during storage
  • B. To initiate release of free radicalls
  • C. To enable polymerization reaction at room temperature
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Hydroquinone acts as an inhibitor, scavenging free radicals and preventing methyl methacrylate from polymerizing during storage. It is not an initiator or an accelerator for room-temperature curing.

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