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Questions Related to polymer

Important constituent of cell wall is:

  1. lipid

  2. cellulose

  3. protein

  4. vitamin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cellulose (-a long chain un-branched polymer) is an important constituent of cell wall. It is principle component of plant structure. It supports the weight of the plant.

Identify the heteropolymer from the list given below.

  1. Polythene

  2. Nylon-6

  3. Teflon

  4. Nylon-6, 6


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
A hetero-polymer derived from two or more different (but often similar) types of monomer. Nylon 66 is made of two monomers each containing 6 carbon atoms, hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, which give nylon 66 its name
Polythene, nylon-6 and teflon are homo polymers.

Three dimensional polymers with cross links formed in case of:

  1. Thermoplastic

  2. Thermosetting plastic

  3. Both a) and b)

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thermosetting plastic have three dimensional network with cross linkage.When thermosetting plastics are heated they became hard.

Which polymers occur naturally?

  1. Starch and nylon

  2. Cellulose and nylon

  3. Starch and cellulose

  4. Protiens and PVC


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Starch and cellulose are natural polymers. Nylon, rubber etc. are synthetic polymers.

so correct answer is C.

Which of the following is thermally stable?

  1. Silicone polymers

  2. Rayon

  3. Bakelite

  4. Perlon - L


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silicones are polymers that include silicon together with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.They have an alternating $  -Si-O-Si-  $ type structure. Silicones are water repellent, very resistant to chemical attack and are thermally stable since they do not decompose at high temperature.

Which of the following is an organic polymer?

  1. Glass

  2. Rayon

  3. Silicone rubbers

  4. All


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fibre. Therefore, it is an organic polymer but glass and silicon rubber are examples of non-organic polymer made up of silicone - silicone bond structure.

Suppose A and B are two monomers.
Match the following types of Copolymers with their correct arrangements.


List - I                                                List - II
(i) Random Copolymer                       1) (A-A-A-A)-(B-B-B-B)-(A-A-A)

(ii) Block Copolymer                          2) -A-B-A-B-A.

(iii) Graft Copolymer                          3) -A-B-A-A-A-B-B-A-B-A-A-

                                                                                      B-B-B-B-
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(iv) Alternating Copolymer                4)-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-
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                                                                    B-B-B-B-

  1. (i)-1, (ii)-2, (iii)-3, (iv)-4

  2. (i)-2, (ii)-4, (iii)-3, (iv)-1

  3. (i)-3, (ii)-1, (iii)-4, (iv)-2

  4. (i)-4, (ii)-3, (iii)-1, (iv)-2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A) Random copolymer is that in which there is no specific arrangement of monomers, but it is formed by two or more than two monomers.
B) Block copolymer is (A-A-A-A)-(B-B-B-B)-(A-A-A-A)-, as the polymer is divided in subunits (blocks) of a single type of monomer.
C) Graft means branched copolymer.
D) Alternating copolymer is formed by only two monomeric units arranged alternatively.

Which of the following are highly crossed linked polymers?

  1. Alkyd resin

  2. Melamine

  3. Bakelite

  4. Urea - formaldehyde


Correct Option: A,B,C,D

$Si(Cl) _2(CH _3) _2 \xrightarrow {Hydrolysis} A \xrightarrow {Polymerisation} B (Polymer)$ 


What is/are the use(s) of $B$?

  1. As elastomer, surface coatings.

  2. Life saving substance as blood plasma.

  3. For preparing cooking ware.

  4. Tyre cards production.


Correct Option: B,C,D
Explanation:

${ (C{ H } _{ 3 } }) _{ 2 }Si{ Cl } _{ 2 }+{ H } _{ 2 }O\longrightarrow { (C{ H } _{ 3 } }) _{ 2 }SiO+2HCl$


$n[{ (C{ H } _{ 3 } }) _{ 2 }SiO]\xrightarrow { polymerisation } { [{ (C{ H } _{ 3 } }) _{ 2 }SiO] } _{ n }$

The polymer ${ [{ (C{ H } _{ 3 } }) _{ 2 }SiO] } _{ n }$ is used as life saving substance as blood plasma, for preparing cooking ware and tyre production.

'Koroseal' is a long, chain polymer. When mixed with plasticizers, it forms an excellent plastic. Which one of the following is not the use of it?

  1. For water-proofing

  2. Lining material for tanks

  3. In wire and cable insulation

  4. For sun-shading


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Koreseal is a long chain polymer of vinyl chloride $(CH _2CHCl)$.

Vinyl polymers are heat, electricity and corrosion resistant and are unaffected by exposure to light or by long storage.
When it is mixed with plasticizers, it is used as wall covering paints for water proofing property; lining material for tanks; also used in wire and cable insulation.