What is the initiator efficiency in chain initiation step of free radical polymerization?

What is the initiator efficiency in chain initiation step of free radical polymerization? Correct Answer fraction of radicals actually contributing

the initiator efficiency is the fraction of free radicals actually contributing in chain initiation and is less than unity.

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