Multiple choice

Which of the following synthetic polymers are elastomers?

  1. polychloroprene
  2. baypren
  3. neoprene
  4. UFR

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2 and 3

  5. 2, 3 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Synthetic polymers are human-made polymers. From the utility point of view, they can be classified into four main categories: thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers and synthetic fibres. An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity (having both viscosity and elasticity) and very weak intermolecular forces. For example, polychloroprene, neoprene, baypren, elastolefin, etc.

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