Preparation of Polymers

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Preparation of Polymers: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyesters, Bakelite, Teflon, Neoprene, Terylene, Polyamides, Nylon-6, Isoprene, Natural Rubber, Addition Polymers, Synthetic Rubbers, Buna-S, Novolac, Nylon-6, 6 and, Butadiene-Styrene Rubber

Important Questions on Preparation of Polymers

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The name of the monomers of the following compounds are

(i) PVC

(ii) Teflon

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The designation 6,6 means in the name nylon-6, 6 is:

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What does ‘6, 6’ indicate in the name nylon-6, 6?

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Nylon-6,6 is a repeating unit of which of the following:

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Which of the following is representing an example of step-growth polymerisation?

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Which of the following is a polyamide?

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Identify a reagent from the following list which can easily distinguish between 1-butyne and 2-butyne.

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Which one of the following polymers is prepared by addition polymerisation?

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Structure of some important polymers are given. Which one represents Buna-S ?

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Which of the following polymer can be formed by using the following monomer unit?

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Which of the following is a “polyamide”?

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The chemical formula of monomer of PAN is

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Which one of the following class of compounds is obtained by polymerization of acetylene ?

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Which one of the following structures represents the neoprene polymer?

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The designation 6,6 means in the name nylon-6, 6 is

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Step growth polymers are 

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The copolymer formed by addition polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of peroxide is:

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Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

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In the above equations, which of the following are correct?

(a) X and Y both are hard and tough

(b) Y has a branched structure and X has a linear structure

(c) X is prepared by free radical mechanism and Y by coordination polymerisation

(d) X is a poor conductor of electricity 

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Which one of the following is used to make aircraft windows?