Polymer Technology

41. Bakelite (phenol-formaldehyde) resin cannot be used as

  1. Decorative paint
  2. Decorative laminates
  3. Electrical insulation
  4. Glass reinforced plastics

Correct answer: (A)
Decorative paint

42. Bakelite is a/an

  1. Addition polymer
  2. Elastomer
  3. Thermoplastic
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (D)
None of these

43. Benzoyl chloride is not used as a catalyst in the manufacture of

  1. Polystyrene
  2. Polyvinyl acetate
  3. Polypropylene
  4. Polyvinyl chloride-co-vinyl acetate

Correct answer: (C)
Polypropylene

44. Branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher

  1. Density
  2. Tensile strength
  3. Melting point
  4. Degree of irregularity in atomic packing

Correct answer: (D)
Degree of irregularity in atomic packing

45. Branched chair polymers as compared to linear polymers have

  1. Higher melting point
  2. Higher tensile strength
  3. Lower density
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (C)
Lower density

46. Bristles of tooth brushes are made of

  1. Nylon-6
  2. Nylon-66
  3. Polystyrene
  4. PVC

Correct answer: (B)
Nylon-66

47. Buna-N is also called

  1. Butyl rubber
  2. Nitrile rubber
  3. Neoprene
  4. Thiokol

Correct answer: (B)
Nitrile rubber

48. Buna-S is a _________ material.

  1. Fibrous
  2. Plastic
  3. Resinous
  4. Rubbery

Correct answer: (D)
Rubbery

49. Buna-S is also called

  1. Polyurethane
  2. SBR
  3. Teflon
  4. Bakelite

Correct answer: (B)
SBR

50. Buna-S is also known as

  1. Teflon
  2. PTFE
  3. SBR
  4. Polycrylates

Correct answer: (C)
SBR

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