Which monomer and which type of initiator would you use to synthesize the following polymer?

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The polymer in the image appears to be polyethylene, which is synthesized using the monomer ethylene (A) and a free-radical initiator such as benzoyl peroxide or azobisisobutyronitrile. Therefore, (A) is the best choice for the monomer and (D) and (E) can be eliminated. Among the remaining choices, (A) is the only one that could form polyethylene, so it is the correct answer.

Which Monomer and Which Type of Initiator Would You Use