Preparation of Polymers
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
The name of the monomers of the following compounds are
(i) PVC
(ii) Teflon

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a polyamide?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a “polyamide”?

The chemical formula of monomer of PAN is

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

Which one of the following structures represents the neoprene polymer?

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


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

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

In the above equations, which of the following are correct?
(a) and both are hard and tough
(b) has a branched structure and has a linear structure
(c) is prepared by free radical mechanism and by coordination polymerisation
(d) is a poor conductor of electricity

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