The Anionic chemical process of ethylene oxide is assisted by bases like alkoxides .
H ( O–CH2CH2 ) n–O–CH2–CH2+ + MXmRO– → H ( O–CH2CH2 ) n–O–CH=CH2 + MXm + ROHAnionic polymerization of ethylene oxide is assisted by bases , such as alcoholates hydroxides , carbonates or other compounds of alkali or alkaline earth metals .
Ethylene oxide