what-is-the-role-of-chloromethylated-polystyrene-in-the-merrifield-synthesis-met

Question

What is the role of chloromethylated polystyrene in the Merrifield synthesis method?

Accepted Answer

It facilitates the attachment of protected amino acids via an SN2 reaction.

Answer

It initiates the peptide chain release from the beads.

Answer

It acts as a protective group for amino acids.

Answer

It catalyzes the peptide bond formation.