However, it is susceptible to polymer degradation catalyzed by acids, which is why it is stabilized-both the homopolymer and the copolymer have chain end groups (introduced via end capping) that resist depolymerization.
However, it is susceptible to polymer degradation catalyzed by acids, which is why both polymer types are stabilized. Both homopolymer and copolymer have chain end groups (introduced via end capping) which resist depolymerization.