Polymer Technology

61. Commercial production of polypropylene employs _________ polymerisation.

  1. Emulsion
  2. Suspension
  3. Solution
  4. Bulk

Correct answer: (C)
Solution

62. Condensation of bisphenol A with phosgene produces _________ which possess very good heat resistance.

  1. Polyurethane
  2. Polysulfone
  3. Polycarbonate
  4. Polyester

Correct answer: (C)
Polycarbonate

63. Condensation polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of

  1. Teflon
  2. Polythene
  3. Terylene
  4. Nylon

Correct answer: (B)
Polythene

64. Condensation polymerisation of _________ produces Bakelite.

  1. Propylene
  2. Phenol & formaldehyde
  3. Phenol & acetaldehyde
  4. Urea & formaldehyde

Correct answer: (B)
Phenol & formaldehyde

65. Condensation polymerisation of caprolactam is carried out in the reactor maintained at a temperature of _________ °C for producing nylon-6.

  1. -20 to 25
  2. 50 to 75
  3. 100 to 150
  4. 250-280

Correct answer: (D)
250-280

66. Condensation polymerisation of formaldehyde with _________ does not produce phenolic resin.

  1. Resorcinol
  2. Phenol
  3. Para-cresol
  4. Melamine

Correct answer: (D)
Melamine

67. Contact lenses for eyes are made of Perspex, which is nothing but

  1. poly-methyl-methacrylate
  2. Polystyrene
  3. Unsaturated polyester
  4. Polypropylene

Correct answer: (A)
poly-methyl-methacrylate

68. Cross linked polymers are

  1. Thermoplastic
  2. Thermosetting
  3. Either (A) or (B)
  4. Fibres only

Correct answer: (B)
Thermosetting

69. Cross linked polymers formed from bi-and trifunctional groups in which cross-linkage in three dimensions via few chemical bonding across linear chains occur imparts to the polymer _________ properties.

  1. Thermoplastic
  2. Thermosetting
  3. Elastometric
  4. Brittleness

Correct answer: (C)
Elastometric

70. Crystallisation of polymers is an undesirable property. Crystallisation of celluloid is prevented by adding

  1. Glycerol
  2. Nitro cellulose
  3. Camphor
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (C)
Camphor

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