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Which outcome occurs when molecular orbitals hybridize improperly during radical polymerization?

A)Chain termination increases drastically
B)Glass transition temperature elevates slightly
C)Polymer dispersity becomes exceedingly uniform
D)Crystallinity decreases significantly overall

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Increased chain termination occurs when unpaired electrons disproportionate due to flawed **orbital hybridization**, leading to unstable chain ends; creating termination events in chain propagation because it favors recombination rather than continued monomer addition, therefore favoring early termination rather than extended chain growth.

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