The mechanism by which poly(methyl α-cyanoacrylate) formed was most likely ________.
A) anionic addition
B) cationic addition
C) radical addition
D) condensation

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Poly(methyl α-cyanoacrylate) is formed through anionic addition polymerization, where the electron-withdrawing cyano group stabilizes the negative charge, facilitating the anionic mechanism.

The Mechanism by Which Poly(methyl α-Cyanoacrylate) Formed Was Most Likely