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501.

The process involving heating of rubber with sulphur is called:A. vulcanisationB. galvanisationC. sulphonationD. bessemerisation

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Heating of rubber with sulphur or sulphur compounds at 373 K to 415 K in the presence of ZnO is called vulcanisation .
502.

The process involving heating of rubber with sulphur is called:A. galvanisationB. bessemerisationC. vulcanisationD. sulphonation

Answer» Correct Answer - C
503.

Nylon-66 is made by using:A. PhenolB. benzaldehydeC. adipic acidD. succinic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - C
504.

Terylene is made by polymerization of terephthalic acid with:A. ethylene glycolB. phenolC. ethanolD. catechol

Answer» Correct Answer - A
505.

Which of the following is nylon 6 ?A. `[HN(CH_2)_4CO]_n`B. `[HN(CH_2)_3CO]_n`C. `[HN(CH_2)_2CO]_N`D. `[HN(CH_2)_5CO]_n`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
506.

which of the following is nylon 66 ?A. `[OC(CH_2)_6CONH(CH_2)_4NH]_n`B. `[OC(CH_2)_4CONH(CH_2)_6NH]_n`C. `[OC(CH_2)_4CONH(CH_2)_4NH]_n`D. `[OC(CH_2)_6CONH(CH_2)_6NH]_n`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
507.

Nylon salt is known asA. tetramethylene diammonium adipateB. dimethylene hexammonium adipateC. hexamethylene diammonium adipateD. trimethylene diammonium adipate

Answer» Correct Answer - C
508.

Nylon is:A. polyetheneB. polyamideC. polyethyleneD. polyester

Answer» Correct Answer - B
509.

The element present in teflon isA. fluorineB. chlorineC. nitrogenD. oxygen

Answer» Correct Answer - A
510.

Nylon salt on heating gives nylon -66 . The reaction is known asA. polymerisationB. esterificationC. additionD. trans-esterification

Answer» Correct Answer - A
511.

Glyptal is classified as aA. polyolefinB. polyesterC. polyamideD. polyether

Answer» Correct Answer - B
512.

The formula of nylon salt isA. `C_(12) H_(22) O_(4) N_(2)`B. `C_(12) H_(24) O_(4) N_(2)`C. `C_(12) H_(26) O_(4)N_(2)`D. `C_(12) H_(28) O_(4) N_(4)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
513.

Correct statement isA. keratin is fibrous proteinB. androsterone is male sex hormoneC. `vitaminB_(1)` is antineutritic factorD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
514.

Which base is present in `RNA` but not in `DNA`?A. uracilB. thiamineC. adenineD. guanine

Answer» Correct Answer - A
515.

The formula of Nylon-66 can be written asA. `[-OC(CH_(2))_(4) CONH(CH_(2))_(4) NH-]_(n)`B. `[-OC(CH_(2))_(4) CONH(CH_(2))_(6) NH-]_(n)`C. `[-OC (CH_(2))_(6) CONH(CH_(2))_(6) NH-]_(n)`D. `[-OC(CH_(2))_(6)CONH(CH_(2))_(4) NH-]_(n)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
516.

Bakelite is prepared by the reaction betweenA. urea and formaldehydeB. ethylene glycolC. phenol and formaldehydeD. tetramethylene glycol

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Bakelite is a polymer obtained by the condensation reaction between phenol and formaldehyde. It is a condensation polymer and basic unit of Bekelite is Novolac.
517.

Bakelite is prepared by the reaction between:A. urea and formaldeydeB. tetra methylene glycol and hexamethylene isocyanateC. phenol and formaldehydeD. ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate

Answer» Correct Answer - C
518.

Bakelite is prepared by the reaction betweenA. formaldehyde and NaOHB. aniline and ureaC. phenol and methanalD. phenol and chloroform

Answer» Correct Answer - C
519.

Adipci acid is used in the preparation ofA. Nylon-6B. Nylon- 66C. teryleneD. Teflon

Answer» Correct Answer - B
520.

Which of the following polymers, need atleast one diene monomer for their preparation-A. dacronB. Buna-SC. neopreneD. novolac

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C
521.

Two monomers used in the preparation of of dextron areA. 3-hydroxy butanoic acid and 3 -hydroxy pentanoic acidB. `epsilon` -amino caproic acid and glycineC. lactic acid and glycolic acidD. isobutyric acid and isoprene

Answer» Correct Answer - C
522.

Nylon - 6,6 is a polyamide obainted by the reaction ofA. `COOH(CH_(2))COOH+H_(2)NC_(6)H_(4)NH_(2)-(p)`B. `COOH(CH_(2))_(4)COOH+NH_(2)(CH_(2))_(6)NH_(2)`C. `COOH(CH_(2))_(6)COOH+NH_(2)(CH_(2))_(4)NH_(2)`D. `COOHC_(6)H_(4)COOH-(p)+NH_(2)(CH_(2))_(6)NH_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The monomer units of nylon-66 are obtained by the reaction of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid.
Nylon-66 contain polyamide bond and show condensation.
`nH_(2)underset("Hexamethylene diamine")(-(CH_(2))_(6))NH_(2)+`
`nHOOC-underset("Adipic acid")((CH_(2))_(4))COOHto`
`-[overset(H)overset(|)N-(CH_(2))_(6)-underset("Nylon-66")NHCO-(CH_(2))_(4)-overset(O)overset(||)C-]_(n)`
523.

Natural rubber is a polymer ofA. ethyneB. butadieneC. styreneD. isoprene

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Natural rubber is a linear is a linear polymer of isoprene (2-mathylbuta-1,3 diene):
`nCH_(2)=underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)-CH=CH_(2)rarr[CH_(2)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)=CH-CH_(2)]_(n)`
524.

In elastomers, the intermolecular forces areA. strongB. weakC. nilD. intermediate

Answer» Correct Answer - B
In elastomers, the polymer chains are held together by the weakest interomolecular forces.
525.

The polymer used in manufacture of electrical goods such as switches ,plug , etc , isA. PolytheneB. BakeliteC. Melamine- formaldehyde-resinD. Neoprene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Uses of Bakelite .
526.

Which of the following is currently used as a tyre cord?A. TeryleneB. Nylon-6C. BakeliteD. Polyethylene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
527.

Which of the following is currently used as a true cord?A. BakeliteB. Nylon-6C. PolyethyleneD. Polypropylene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
528.

The catalyst used in the manufacture of polyethene of Ziegler method is:A. titanium tetrachloride and trimethyl aluminiumB. titanium tetrachloride and triphenyl aluminiumC. titanium dioxideD. titanium isoperoxide

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Ziegler Nata catalyst is `(TiCl_(4) + (CH_(3))_(3) Al)`.
529.

The catalyst used in the manufacture of polyethene of Ziegler method is:A. titanium tetrachloride and triphenylaluminiumB. titanium tetrachloride and triethylaluminiumC. titanium dioxideD. titanium isopropoxide

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Titanium tetrachloride and triethylaluminium.
530.

Ziegler-Nana catalyst is used in the preparation of:A. high density polytheneB. low density polytheneC. dacronD. teflon

Answer» Correct Answer - A
531.

Explain the term copolymersation and give two examples.

Answer» When two or more different monomers are allowed to polymerise together the product formed is called a copolymer, and the process in called copolymerisation. Example, Buna-S and Buna-N, Buna-S is a copolymer of 1,3-butadiene and styrene while Buna-N is a copolyer of 1,3-butadiene and acrylonitrile.
532.

Which of the following is a synthetic polymer? (1) Starch (2) Silk (3) Protein (4) Polystyrene

Answer»

Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer.

533.

Define a copolymer. 

Answer»

The polymers made by addition polymerisation from two different monomers are termed as copolymers, 

e.g., Buna‐S, Buna‐N, etc. 

534.

Write one use of PVC. 

Answer»

In manufacture of rain coats& vinyl flooring.  

535.

Name the polymers that have the same empirical formulae as that of their monomers.

Answer» Correct Answer - Addition polymer
536.

What is the other name of teflon?

Answer» Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
537.

Identify the addition and condensation polymers from the following: polyester, polyacrylonitrile, nylon, polypropylene.

Answer» Addition polymer: polyacrylonitrile, polypropylene
Condensation polymer: polyester, nylon
538.

Which polymers occur naturally?A. Starch and NylonB. Starch and CelluloseC. Proteins and NylonD. Protein and PVC

Answer» Correct Answer - B
539.

The monomer used to produce orlon is:A. `CH_(2)=CHF`B. `CH_(2)=C(Cl_(2))`C. `CH_(2)=CHCl`D. `CH_(2)=CHCN`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
540.

Nylon is an example ofA. polysterB. polysaccharideC. polyamideD. Polythene

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The general structure of any nylon polymer is
`{:([--R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-underset(H)underset(|)N-R--]_(n)),(" "overset(ubrace" ")("Amide linkage")):}`
Because of the presence of amide linkage , nylon belongs to polyamides.
541.

In the preparation of dextron one of the raw material is lactic acid another isA. glycolic acidB. valeric acidC. phthalic acidD. oxalic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - A
542.

........A...... is used to make the cloth , which is used in the filtration of chemicals . Here A refers toA. Nylon , PVCB. PolyesterC. PolyamideD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Polyester is used to make the cloth for the filtration of chemicals.
543.

Polyisobutylene is obtained byA. free radical polymerisationB. cationic polymerisationC. anionic polymerisationD. coordination polymerisation

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Polyisobutylene is obtained by cationic polymerisation.
544.

Which of the following has been used in the manufacture of non-inflammable photographic films?A. cellulose nitrateB. Cellulose xanthateC. Cellulose perchlorateD. Cellulose acetate

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Cellulose acetate has been used in the manufacture of non-inflammable photographic films.
545.

Which of the following is an animal fibre ?A. WoolB. LinenC. TeryleneD. Jute

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Wool is obtained from animal .
546.

Draw the structure of the monomers of (i) polyvinyl chloride (ii) Nylon -6

Answer» (i) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) : Vinyl chloride `(CH_(2) = CHCl)`
(ii) Nylon 6 : `in`-aminocaporic acid `(NH_(2)(CH_(2))_(5)COOH)`
547.

How are polymers classified on the basis of solution?

Answer»
  • Linear polymers such as high density polythene (HDP), Polyvinylchloride, nylons, polyester, etc.
  • Branched polymers such as low-density polythene (LDP), amylopectin, glycogen etc.
548.

What is the difference between Buna-S and Buna-N?

Answer»

Both are copolymers basically Buna-N is a copolymer of 1,3- butadiene and acrylonitrile. Buna-S is a copolymer of 1,3- butadiene and styrene.

549.

Which is a naturally occuring polymer ?A. PolytheneB. PVCC. Acetic acidD. Protein

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Protein is an example of natural fibres .
550.

Statement 1:Plexiglas is the commerical name of `PMMA` Statement 2:It is used in making contact lens.because it has an excellent lighr=transmission property.A. If both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.B. If both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is the correct but R is incorect.D. If A is the incorrect but R is corect.

Answer» Correct Answer - A