Polymer Technology

151. Poly Vinyl chloride (PVC) is a _________ material.

  1. Thermoplastic
  2. Thermosetting
  3. Fibrous
  4. Chemically active

Correct answer: (A)
Thermoplastic

152. Polycaprolactam (Nylon - 6) is produced by the condensation polymerisation of caprolactam at 240-280°C in which the conversion of caprolactam is about _________ percent.

  1. 50
  2. 75
  3. 90
  4. 99

Correct answer: (C)
90

153. Polycaprolactam is

  1. Nylon-6
  2. Nylon-66
  3. Dacron
  4. Rayon

Correct answer: (A)
Nylon-6

154. Polycaprolactam is also known as

  1. Nylon-66
  2. Nylon-6
  3. Teflon
  4. SBR

Correct answer: (B)
Nylon-6

155. Polycaprolactam is nothing but

  1. Orlon
  2. Nylon-66
  3. Nylon-6
  4. Saran

Correct answer: (C)
Nylon-6

156. Polycondensation of saturated dicarboxylic acid with polyhydric alcohol produces

  1. Epoxy resin
  2. Polyamide
  3. Alkyd resin
  4. Phenolic resin

Correct answer: (C)
Alkyd resin

157. Polycondensation reaction of polymerisation

  1. Does not produce linear polymers
  2. Produces only thermoplastic material
  3. Produces epoxy polymers
  4. Does not need any catalyst

Correct answer: (C)
Produces epoxy polymers

158. Polyesters are manufactured by the Polycondensation reaction of

  1. Dibasic acid with dihydric alcohol
  2. A single monomer
  3. Carboxylic acid with ethylene
  4. Inorganic acid with ethylene glycol

Correct answer: (A)
Dibasic acid with dihydric alcohol

159. Polyhexamethylene adipamide is also known as

  1. Bakelite
  2. Nylon-66
  3. Epoxy resin
  4. Silicone rubber

Correct answer: (B)
Nylon-66

160. Polymerisation of poly functional monomers produces polymers having

  1. Good mechanical strength
  2. Low viscosity
  3. Low melting point
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (A)
Good mechanical strength

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