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Which consequence results when hybrid orbital formation is prevented in polymer chain synthesis?

A)Reduced chain strength and flexibility
B)Increased reaction rate and yield
C)Enhanced thermal stability limits
D)Decreased polymerization activation energy

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When hybrid orbital formation is prevented, appropriate sigma bonds cannot properly form because optimal overlap and bond angles are not achieved, resulting in weaker intermolecular forces and restricted conformations. Therefore, reduced chain strength and chain flexibility result, rather than improved thermal stability or decreased activation energy, which both depend on effective orbital overlap.

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