Polymer

Classification of polymer

Based on Based on Based on mode of Based on Based on growth

source str of polymerization molecular forces polymerization
polymer
Natural Linear Addition Elastomer Chain growth
polymer polymer polymer polymer
Fibers
Semi synthetic Branched chain Condensation Step growth
polymer polymer polymer
Thermoplastic polymer
Synthetic Cross linked or polymer
polymer Network polymer
Thermosetting
polymer
 Polymer
Based on source
• Natural polymer : Found in plants & animals.
Eg. : Proteins, cellulose, starch, rubber.

• Semi synthetic : Derivative of Natural Polymer.

Eg : Cellulose acetate(rayon), Cellulose Nitrate

• Synthetic polymer : Man made polymer

Eg : plastic (polythene), synthetic fiber (nylon 6, 6), synthetic rubber
(Buna - S)
 Polymer
Based on str of polymer

• Linear polymer : Long & straight chains

eg : High density polythene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

• Branched chain polymer : Linear chain having some branches

eg : low density polythene.
 Polymer
Based on str of polymer

• Cross linked / network :

• Formed form bifunctional & trifunctional monomer
• Contain strong covalent bond b/w various linear polymer chains.
 Polymer
Based on mode of polymerization

Addition Polymer : Repeated addn of monomer having double / triple bond.

Eg : Polythene form ethene
Polypropene form propene
Addition polymer

Homopolymer Copolymer
 Polymer
Addition polymer

Homopolymer : Polymerization of single monomer.

Eg. : Polythene n CH2 = CH2 ⎯→ ( CH2 – CH2 ) n

Co-polymer : Polymerization of two different monomer.

Eg : Buna – S, Buna – N
1, 3 butadiene + styrene : Buna – S
n CH2 = CH – CH = CH2 + n C6H5 – CH = CH2
(CH2 – CH = CH – CH2 – CH – CH2 ) n
|
C6H5
Butadiene – styrene
(Buna - S)
 Polymer
Condensation polymer

Condensation polymer : repeated condensation b/w 2 different bifunctional

or trifunctional monomer. ( H2O, alcohol, HCl are eliminated )
Eg : Terylene (Dacron), nylon 6, 6, nylon 6.
O O
|| ||
n NH2(CH2)6NH2 + COOH(CH2)4COOH → [ NH(CH2)6NH – C – (CH2)4 – C – ] n + nH2O
Hexamethylene diamine Adipic acid Nylon 6, 6
 Polymer
Based on molecular forces
Elastomer : Rubber like solid with elastic property.
Polymer chain is held by weak intermolecular force : Stretching capability.
Few crosslinks b/w chains help polymer to retract its original position
after external force is released.
Eg. Buna – S, Buna – N, Neoprene.

( CH2 – C = CH – CH2 ) n
|
Cl
 Polymer
Based on molecular forces

Fibre :
Thread forming solid having high tensile strength & high modulus due to
strong intermolecular forces like hydrogen bond.
Eg. : Polyamides & polyesters (terylene)

Nylon 6, 6
O O
|| ||
( NH(CH2)6 NHC(CH2)4 C ) n
 Polymer
Based on molecular forces

Thermoplastic polymer :
Linear or slightly branched long chain capable of repeatedly softening
on heating and hardening on cooling.

Intermolecular force : Intermediate b/w elastomer & fiber.

Eg. : Polythene, polystyrene, polyvinyl
 Polymer
Based on molecular forces

Thermosetting polymer :
Cross linked polymer molecules on heating it undergoes extensive cross
linking & becomes infusible.
Eg. : Bakelite, urea formaldehyde resins.

O–H O–H
CH2 CH2 –––
→ Bakelite

n
CH2 CH2
 Polymer

Types of polymerization Reaction

• Addition or chain growth polymerization.

• Condensation or step growth polymerization.
 Polymer

Addition / Chain growth polymerization

• Same monomer or diff monomer add on large scale to form polymer.

• Monomers used are alkenes, alkadienes & its derivatives.
• Polymerization takes place via free radical or ionic mechanism.
 Polymer

Preparation of some important addition polymer

1. Polythene
2. Polytetrafluoroethene (Teflon)
3. Polyacrylonitrile
 Polymer

Preparation of some important addition polymer

Polythene is of two types

Low density polythene High density polythene
• High T, High P (1000-2000) atm Low T, Low P (6-7)atm
(350 –570 K) (333 K – 343 K)

• Traces of dioxygen (O2) or a triethyl aluminium &

peroxide initiator (catalyst) is used titanium tetrachloride is used
(Zieglar-Nattacatalyst)
Al(C2H5)3 + TiCl4
 Polymer

Preparation of some important addition polymer

Polythene is of two types

Low density polythene High density polythene
• Free radical mechanism Linear molecule & high density
Highly branched str. due to close packing

• Chemically inert tough, flexible, Chemically inert (more tough

poor conductor of electricity & hard)

• Manufacture of squeeze bottles, Manufacture of bucket,

toys, flexible pipe, insulation of dustbin, bottles, pipes.
electric wire.
 Polymer

Polytetrafluoroethene (Teflon)

High P
n CF2 = CF2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Catalyst
→ ( CF2 – CF2 ) n
Teflon
• Catalyst : Free radical or persulphate
• Chemically inert
• Manufacture of oil seals & gaskets, non-sticky coated utensils.
 Polymer

Polyacrylonitrile
CN
|
n CH2 = CH ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯→
Peroxide Catalyst
[ CH2 – CH ] n
|
Poly acrylonitrile
CN
[acrylonitrile] PAN

PAN is a good substitute for wool in making commercial fiber.

E.g. : Orlon, acrilon
 Polymer
Condensation polymerization or step grow polymerization

Repetitive condensation b/w two bifunctional monomers.

H2O, alcohol, HCl etc. are eliminated.

E.g. : Terylene (Dacron) from ethylene glycol & terephthalic acid.

OH OH
| |
n CH2 – CH2 + n HOOC COOH

Ethylene glycol
Terephalic acid
O O
|| ||
[ O – CH2 – CH2 – O – C C ] n

Terylene (Dacron)
 Polymer

Preparation of some important condensation polymer

1. Polyamides : Polymer containing amide linkage

Eg. : Nylon → Nylon 6,6 & Nylon 6
2. Polyester
3. Phenol formaldehyde polymer
4. Melamine formaldehyde polymer
 Polymer

Preparation of Nylon 6, 6

Condensation polymerization of hexamethylene diamine with adipic acid.

553 K
NH2(CH2)6NH2 + COOH (CH2)4 COOH ⎯⎯⎯⎯
high P
→
O O
|| ||
(NH (CH2)6 NH – C ⎯( CH2)4 – C )⎯ n

Nylon 6, 6
• Used in making sheet, bristles for brushes.
 Polymer

Preparation of Nylon 6

Nylon 6 : Heating caprolactum with water at high temp. (Hydrolysis rxn)

H
|
N
C=O O H
CH2 || |
| 533−543 K
| CH2
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
HO 2
→ ( C – (CH2)5 – N ) n

CH2 (Hydrolysis) Nylon - 6

CH2
CH2
Caprolactum

• Used in manufacture of type cords, fabrics, rope.

 Polymer

Condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization

Polyester :
Condensation product of dicarboxylic acid & di-ols.
Eg. : dacron or terylene

Ethylene glycol + Terephalic acid (420 K – 460 K)
Catalyst : [Zinc acetate (Zn(CH3COO)2), Antimony trioxide (SbO3)]
 Polymer

Condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization

n OH – CH2 – CH2 OH + n HOOC COOH ⎯→

Ethylene glycol
Terephalic acid

O O
|| ||
[ O – CH2 – CH2 – O – C C ] n

Terylene (dacron)

Crease resistant

• Used in blending with cotton & wool fibres also as glass reinforcing
material in safety helmets.
 Polymer

Phenol formaldehyde polymer → Bakelite

• Condensation reaction b/w phenol & formaldehyde in presence
of either an acid or base catalyst.
Initial product → Novolac (linear polymer used in paints)

On heating with formaldehyde
undergoes cross linking to form
Bakelite (infusible solid mass)
 Polymer

Condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization

OH OH OH
O CH2OH CH2OH
|| H / OH–
+
+ H–C–H ⎯⎯⎯⎯
→ +

CH2OH

OH
HOH2C CH2OH
+

CH2OH
 Polymer

Condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization

OH OH OH OH
CH2OH –H2C CH2 CH2 CH2
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Polymerize
–H2 O
→

Novolac
 Polymer
Condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization

Bakelite
 Polymer

Condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization

• Manufacture of combs, phonograph records, electric switch ,handles of utensils.

OH OH OH
- - - - H2 C CH2 CH2 CH2 - - - -

CH2 CH2 CH2

- - - - H2 C CH2 CH2 CH2 - - - -

OH OH OH
Bakelite
 Polymer

Melamine Formaldehyde Polymer

• Condensation polymer of melamine & formaldehyde.

NH2 N NH2 N
C C O ––– NH2 C C NH – CH2 –––
|| + –
N + H–C–H ⎯⎯⎯⎯
H / OH
→
N N N
n
C C

NH2 NH
Melamine
Melamine polymer
 Polymer
Copolymerization

• More than one monomer polymerize to form a copolymer.

Eg. : 1 – 3 butadiene + styrene ⎯→

n CH2 = CH – CH = CH2 + ⎯→

[ CH2 – CH = CH – CH2 – CH – CH2 ] n

Butadiene –styrene copolymer

• Auto-tires , floor tiles,. footwear components, cable insulators.

 Polymer
Rubber

• elastic properties, also k/a elastomers.

• weak intermolecular forces due to which they can be stretched.
• Crosslinks b/w chains help polymer to retract its original position after
force is released.
• Manufactured from rubber latex (Obtained form rubber tree)
 Polymer
Rubber

• Natural rubber is a linear polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1, 3-butadiene)

CH3 H CH2 CH3

CH2 H
C=C C=C C=C
- - - - CH3 CH2 CH3 H CH2 CH2 - - - -

Natural rubber ⎯→ Cis 1, 4-polyisoprene

• Natural rubber consists of various chains held by weak Vanderwall force

& has coiled structure.
 Polymer
Vulcanization of rubber

• Natural rubber → soft T > 335 K

brittle T < 283 K
To improve physical properties of rubber vulcanization is carried out.
 Polymer
Vulcanization of rubber

Vulcanization : Heating raw rubber with Sulphur

Sulphur forms crosslink & so rubber becomes stiffen.

CH3 CH3
| |
CH2 – C – CH – CH2 CH – C = CH – CH2
| |
S S
| |
CH2 – C – CH – CH2 CH – C = CH – CH2
| |
CH3 CH3
 Polymer
Synthetic Rubber

• Any vulcanized rubber which is capable of getting stretched to twice its

length. (Returns to original position after external force is released).

• Synthetic rubber: Either homopolymer of 1, 3-butadiene or copolymer of

1, 3-butadiene.
 Polymer
Preparation of synthetic rubber

1. Neoprene : Free radical polymer of chloroprene

Cl Cl
| |
n CH2 = C – CH = CH2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ → [ CH2 – C = CH – CH2 ]
Polymer
n

Chloroprene Neoprene
2-chloro – 1, 3-butadiene

• Conveyor belt & gaskets manufacture.

 Polymer
Preparation of synthetic rubber

2. Buna – N : Copolymerization of 1, 3-butadiene & acrylonitrile in

presence of peroxide catalyst.
CN
|
n CH2 = CH – CH = CH2 + n CH2 = CH ⎯→
1, 3-butadiene acrylonitrile
CN
|
[ CH2 – CH = CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH ] n

Buna - N
 Polymer
Biodegradable polymer

Aliphatic polyesters (PHBV, nylon-2-nylon-6)

1. PHBV (poly-b-hydroxybutyrate-CO-b-hydroxy-valerate)
Copolymerization of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid & 3-hydroxy pentatonic acid.

OH OH
| |
CH3 – CH – CH2 – COOH + CH3 – CH2 – CH – CH2 – COOH ⎯→

O O
|| ||
( O – CH – CH2 – C – O – CH – CH2 – C ) n
| |
CH3 CH2 – CH3

• It undergoes bacterial degradation in environment.

 Polymer
Biodegradable polymer

2. Nylon – 2 – nylon 6

Copolymer of glycine (NH2 – CH2 – COOH) & amino caproic acid

(NH2(CH2)5 COOH)
 Polymer
Biodegradable polymer

Name of polymer Monomer Structure

CH3
|
Polypropene Propene ( CH2 – CH ) n

C6H5
|
Polystyrene Styrene ( CH2 – CH ) n

Cl
|
Polyvinylchloride PVC Vinyl chloride ( CH2 – CH ) n
 Polymer
Biodegradable polymer

Name of polymer Monomer Structure

O
Urea formaldehyde (a) Urea ||
( NH2 – C – NH – CH2 ) n
Resin (b) formaldehyde
O O
|| ||
Glyptal (a) Ethylene glycol ( OCH2 – CH2 – O – C C ) n

(b) Phthalic acid

 Polymer
Biodegradable polymer

Name of polymer Monomer Structure

Bakelite (a) Phenol

(b) Formal dehyde

OH OH OH
| | |
CH2 CH2 CH2

| | | n

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Q.1 The biodegradable polymer is - [2019]
(A) nylon-6
(B) Buna-S
(C) nylon-6, 6
(D) Nylon 2-nylon 6
Q.1 The biodegradable polymer is - [2019]
(A) nylon-6
(B) Buna-S
(C) nylon-6, 6
(D*) Nylon 2-nylon 6
Sol. Biodegradable polymer → Nylon-2-Nylon-6.
Q.2 Regarding cross-linked or network polymers, which of the
following statements is incorrect ? [2018]
(A) They contain covalent bonds between various
linear polymer chains
(B) They are formed from bi-and tri-functional
monomers
(C) Examples are bakelite and melamine
(D) They contain strong covalent bonds in their
polymer chains
Q.2 Regarding cross-linked or network polymers, which of the
following statements is incorrect ? [2018]
(A) They contain covalent bonds between various
linear polymer chains
(B) They are formed from bi-and tri-functional
monomers
(C) Examples are bakelite and melamine
(D*) They contain strong covalent bonds in their
polymer chains
Sol. Cross linked polymer contains strong co-valent
bonds between various linear polymer chains.
Q.3 Which one of the following structures represents nylon 6, 6
polymer ? [2016]

H 2 H H2 H H 2 H H2 H
C C
(A) C
C
C
C (B) C C

NH2 CH3 NH2 NH2 66

66

H2 H H2 H
C C
H 2 H H2 H C C O
H2 H
C C (CH2)6 – NH
(C) C C CH3 COOH 6 (D) C
C
C
C N
H2 2
NH2 Cl 6 O n
Q.3 Which one of the following structures represents nylon 6, 6
polymer ? [2016]

H 2 H H2 H H 2 H H2 H
C C
(A) C
C
C
C (B) C C

NH2 CH3 NH2 NH2 66

66

H2 H H2 H
C C
H 2 H H2 H C C O
H2 H
C C (CH2)6 – NH
(C) C C CH3 COOH 6 (D*) C
C
C
C N
H2 2
NH2 Cl 6 O n
Sol.
Q.4 Natural rubber has : [2016]
(A) All trans-configuration
(B) Alternate cis - and trans-configuration
(C) Random cis- and trans-configuration
(D) All cis-configuration
Q.4 Natural rubber has : [2016]
(A) All trans-configuration
(B) Alternate cis - and trans-configuration
(C) Random cis- and trans-configuration
(D*) All cis-configuration
Sol. Natural rubber has all cis-configuration
Q.5 Caprolactam is used for the manufacture of : [2015]
(A) Terylene
(B) Nylon-6, 6
(C) Nylon - 6
(D) Teflon
Q.5 Caprolactam is used for the manufacture of : [2015]
(A) Terylene
(B) Nylon-6, 6
(C*) Nylon - 6
(D) Teflon
Sol.
Q.6 Biodegradable polymer which can be produced from
glycine and aminocaproic acid is : [2015]
(A) Nylon 2-nylon 6
(B) PHBV
(C) Buna - N
(D) Nylon 6, 6
Q.6 Biodegradable polymer which can be produced from
glycine and aminocaproic acid is : [2015]
(A*) Nylon 2-nylon 6
(B) PHBV
(C) Buna - N
(D) Nylon 6, 6
Sol.
Q.7 Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to
form the polyester Dacron ? [2014]
(A) Propylene and para HO – (C6H4) – OH
(B) Benzoic acid and ethanol
(C) Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol
(D) Benzoic acid and para HO – (C6H4) – OH
Q.7 Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to
form the polyester Dacron ? [2014]
(A) Propylene and para HO – (C6H4) – OH
(B) Benzoic acid and ethanol
(C*) Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol
(D) Benzoic acid and para HO – (C6H4) – OH
Sol.
Q.8 Which one of the following is an example of a thermosetting
polymer ? [2014]

(A) ( CH2 – C = CH – CH2 )n (B) ( CH2 – CH )n

| |
Cl Cl
H H O O OH
| | || || | | CH2
CH2
(C) ( N – (CH2)6 – N – C – (CH2)4 – C )n (D)
n
Q.8 Which one of the following is an example of a thermosetting
polymer ? [2014]

(A) ( CH2 – C = CH – CH2 )n (B) ( CH2 – CH )n

| |
Cl Cl
H H O O OH
| | || || | | CH2
CH2
(C) ( N – (CH2)6 – N – C – (CH2)4 – C )n (D*)
n
Sol. Bakelite is a thermosetting polymer which have
following structure.
Q.9 Which is the monomer of Neoprene in the following ?
[2013]
(A) CH2 = CH – CH = CH2

(B) CH2 = C – CH = CH2

CH3

(C) CH2 = C – CH = CH2

Cl
(D) CH2 = CH – C  CH
Q.9 Which is the monomer of Neoprene in the following ?
[2013]
(A) CH2 = CH – CH = CH2

(B) CH2 = C – CH = CH2

CH3

(C*) CH2 = C – CH = CH2

Cl
(D) CH2 = CH – C  CH
Sol.
Q.10 Nylon is an example of - [2013]
(A) Polyester
(B) Polysaccharide
(C) Polyamide
(D) Polythene
Q.10 Nylon is an example of - [2013]
(A) Polyester
(B) Polysaccharide
(C*) Polyamide
(D) Polythene
Sol. Nylon is polyamide.
Q.11 Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable
polymer ? [2012]
(A) H2N – CH2 – COOH and H2N – (CH2)5 – COOH

(B) HO – CH2 – CH2 – OH and HOOC COOH

(C) CH = CH2 and CH2 = CH – CH = CH2

(D) CH2 = CH – CN and CH2 = CH – CH = CH2

Q.11 Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable
polymer ? [2012]
(A*) H2N – CH2 – COOH and H2N – (CH2)5 – COOH

(B) HO – CH2 – CH2 – OH and HOOC COOH

(C) CH = CH2 and CH2 = CH – CH = CH2

(D) CH2 = CH – CN and CH2 = CH – CH = CH2

Sol. Nylon-2-Nylon-6 is the product which is a
biodegradable polymer.
Q.12 Which of the following statements is false ? [2012]
(A) The repeat unit in natural rubber is isoprene
(B) Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose
(C) Artificial silk is derived from cellulose
(D) Nylon-66 is an example of elastomer
Q.12 Which of the following statements is false ? [2012]
(A) The repeat unit in natural rubber is isoprene
(B) Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose
(C) Artificial silk is derived from cellulose
(D*) Nylon-66 is an example of elastomer
Sol. Nylon 6, 6 is a fibre not an elastomer.
Q.13 Which one of the following is not a condensation polymer ?
[2012]
(A) Dacron
(B) Neoprene
(C) Melamine
(D) Glyptal
Q.13 Which one of the following is not a condensation polymer ?
[2012]
(A) Dacron
(B*) Neoprene
(C) Melamine
(D) Glyptal
Sol.
Q.14 Which of the following structures represents Neoprene
polymer ? [2010]

CN
|
(A) (CH 2 – C = CH – CH 2 ) n (B) (CH2 – CH) n
|
Cl
Cl
|
(C) (CH2 – CH) n (D) (CH − CH2 ) n
|
C6 H 5
Q.14 Which of the following structures represents Neoprene
polymer ? [2010]

CN
|
(A*) (CH 2 – C = CH – CH 2 ) n (B) (CH2 – CH) n
|
Cl

Cl
|
(C) (CH2 – CH) n (D) (CH − CH2 ) n
|
C6 H 5
Q.15 Structures of some common polymers are given which one
is not correctly presented ? [2009]
(A) Nylon 66 – NH(CH2)6NHCO(CH2)4 – CO – 2

(B) Teflon ( CF2 – CF2 )n

(C) Neoprene – CH2 – C = CH – CH2 – CH2 –

Cl n

(D) Terylene – OOC – – COOCH2 – CH2 –n

Q.15 Structures of some common polymers are given which one
is not correctly presented ? [2009]
(A) Nylon 66 – NH(CH2)6NHCO(CH2)4 – CO – 2

(B) Teflon ( CF2 – CF2 )n

(C*) Neoprene – CH2 – C = CH – CH2 – CH2 –

Cl n

(D) Terylene – OOC – – COOCH2 – CH2 –n

Sol. Neoprene is
Q.16 The straight chain polymer is formed by – [2009]
(A) hydrolysis of (CH3)2SiCl2 followed by condensation
polymerization
(B) hydrolysis of (CH3)3SiCl followed by condensation
polymerization
(C) hydrolysis of CH3SiCl3 followed by condensation
polymerization
(D) hydrolysis of (CH3)4Si by addition polymerization
Q.16 The straight chain polymer is formed by – [2009]
(A*) hydrolysis of (CH3)2SiCl2 followed by condensation
polymerization
(B) hydrolysis of (CH3)3SiCl followed by condensation
polymerization
(C) hydrolysis of CH3SiCl3 followed by condensation
polymerization
(D) hydrolysis of (CH3)4Si by addition polymerization
Sol.
Q.17 Which one of the following statements is not true ?
[2008]
(A) Natural rubber is a 1, 4-polymer of iso-prene
(B) In vulcanization, the formation of sulphur bridges
between different chains make rubber harder and
stronger
(C) Natural rubber has the trans-configuration at every
double bond
(D) Buna-S is a copolymer of butadiene and styrene
Q.17 Which one of the following statements is not ture ?
[2008]
(A) Natural rubber is a 1, 4-polymer of iso-prene
(B) In vulcanization, the formation of sulphur bridges
between different chains make rubber harder and
stronger
(C*) Natural rubber has the trans-configuration at every
double bond
(D) Buna-S is a copolymer of butadiene and styrene
Sol. Natural rubber has cis configuration at every
double bond.
Q.18 Which one of the following polymers is prepared by
condensation polymerization ? [2007]
(A) Nylon-66
(B) Teflon
(C) Rubber
(D) Styrene
Q.18 Which one of the following polymers is prepared by
condensation polymerization ? [2007]
(A*) Nylon-66
(B) Teflon
(C) Rubber
(D) Styrene
Sol. In condensation polymers, the monomers react
together with the elimination of simple molecules
like H2O, ROH or NH3 Nylon-66 is a condensation
polymer of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid.

Teflon and rubber are addition polymers, styrene is

monomer of polystyrene.
Q.19 [NH(CH2)NHCO(CH2)4CO]n is a- [2006]
(A) Thermosetting polymer
(B) Homopolymer
(C) Copolymer
(D) Addition polymer
Q.20 The monomer of the polymer is - [2005]
CH3 CH3
CH2 – C – CH2 – C 
CH3 CH3

(A) CH3CH = CH2

(B)

(C) (CH3)2C = C(CH3)2

(D) CH3CH = CH.CH3

Q.20 The monomer of the polymer is - [2005]
CH3 CH3
CH2 – C – CH2 – C 
CH3 CH3

(A) CH3CH = CH2

(B)

(C*) (CH3)2C = C(CH3)2

(D) CH3CH = CH.CH3

Sol. The monomer is (CH3)2C = C(CH3)2.
Q.21 Acrilan is a hard, horny and a high melting material. Which
of the following represents its structure ? [2003]

 — CH 2 — CH —   — CH 2 — CH — 
(A)  |  (B)  | 
 Cl   CN 
 n  n

 CH 3 
 |   − CH 2 − CH 

(C)  − CH 2 − CH –
 (D)  | 
|   COOC 2 H 5  n
  
 COOCH 3 n
Q.21 Acrilan is a hard, horny and a high melting material. Which
of the following represents its structure ? [2003]

 — CH 2 — CH —   — CH 2 — CH — 
(A)  |  (B*)  | 
 Cl   CN 
 n  n

 CH 3 
 |   − CH 2 − CH 

(C)  − CH 2 − CH –
 (D)  | 
|   COOC 2 H 5  n
  
 COOCH 3 n
Sol. Acrilan is also called polyacrylonitrate (PAN).
Q.22 Which one of the following monomers gives the polymer
neoprene on polymerization - [2003]
(A) CF2 = CF2

(B) CH2 = CHCl

(C) CCl2 = CCl2

Cl
(D) CH2 = C – CH = CH2
Q.22 Which one of the following monomers gives the polymer
neoprene on polymerization - [2003]
(A) CF2 = CF2

(B) CH2 = CHCl

(C) CCl2 = CCl2

Cl
(D*) CH2 = C – CH = CH2
Sol.
 CH3
Q.23 Monomer of – C – CH2 – is - [2002]
CH3
n
(A) 2-methyl propene
(B) Styrene
(C) Propylene
(D) Ethene
 CH3
Q.23 Monomer of – C – CH2 – is - [2002]
CH3
n
(A*) 2-methyl propene
(B) Styrene
(C) Propylene
(D) Ethene
Sol.
Q.24 Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [2001]

(A) Neoprene – CH2 – C = CH – CH2 –

Cl n
O O

(B) Nylon-66 –NH–(CH2)6–NH–O–C–(CH2)4–C–O–

n

O O
(C) Terylene –OCH2–CH2–CH2–C– –C–
n
CH3

(D) PMMA – CH2 – C —

COOCH3 n
Q.24 Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [2001]

(A) Neoprene – CH2 – C = CH – CH2 –

Cl n
O O

(B) Nylon-66 –NH–(CH2)6–NH–O–C–(CH2)4–C–O–

n

O O
(C*) Terylene –OCH2–CH2–CH2–C– –C–
n
CH3

(D) PMMA – CH2 – C —

COOCH3 n
Sol. Terylene is represented as :
Q.25 CF2 = CF2 is a monomer of - [2000]
(A) Teflon
(B) Orlon
(C) Polythene
(D) Nylon-66
Q.25 CF2 = CF2 is a monomer of - [2000]
(A*) Teflon
(B) Orlon
(C) Polythene
(D) Nylon-66
Sol. n[CF2 = CF2] ⎯→ [– CF2 – CF2 –]n
1, 1, 2, 2-tetrafluoro teflon
ethene