Smith6e Chapter28 TB AnswerKey

Organic Chemistry, 6e (Smith)
Chapter 28 Synthetic Polymers
1) Which of the following monomers yields the polymer shown below?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.01
Topic: Synthetic Polymers
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
2) Which of the following is the repeating unit in polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.01
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
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3) Which of the following is (are) addition polymer(s)?
I. polypropylene
II. Teflon
III. nylon
A) Only I
B) Only II
C) Only III
D) Both I and II
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
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4) Which of the following is (are) condensation polymer(s)?
I. polypropylene
II. Teflon
III. nylon
A) Only I
B) Only II
C) Only III
D) Both II and III
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
2
5) Which one of the following monomers undergoes cationic polymerization most readily?
A) H2C=CH2
B) H2C=CHCH3
C) H2C=C(CH3)2
D) H2C=CHCN
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
6) Which one of the following monomers undergoes anionic polymerization most readily?
A) H2C=CH2
B) H2C=CHCH3
C) H2C=C(CH3)2
D) H2C=CHCN
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
7) In which type of polymer are the chains packed less tightly together, resulting in lower
melting points and a softer texture?
A) Isotactic polymers
B) Syndiotactic polymers
C) Atactic polymers
D) Cross-linked polymers
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
3
8) Which of the following best describes the polymer chain shown below?
A) Atactic polypropylene
B) Isotactic polypropylene
C) Syndiotactic polypropylene
D) Cross-linked polypropylene
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.04
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
9) Which of the following is used to make Teflon?

A) Fluoroethene
B) 1,1,4,4-Tetrafluorobutadiene
C) 1,2-Difluoroethene
D) Tetrafluoroethylene
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.05
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
4
10) Which of the following best describes the polymer chain shown below?
A) Atactic polypropylene
B) Isotactic polypropylene
C) Syndiotactic polypropylene
D) Cross-linked polypropylene
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
11) The monomer used to make superglue is shown below. Which of the following methods of
polymerization is most suitable for this type of monomer?
A) Free-radical chain-growth
B) Cationic chain-growth
C) Anionic chain-growth
D) Acid-catalyzed step-growth
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.04
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
5
12) Which type of polymerization process uses benzoyl peroxide (or other peroxides) as an
initiator?
A) Free-radical chain-growth
B) Cationic chain-growth
C) Anionic chain-growth
D) Acid-catalyzed step-growth
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.04
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
13) Which of the following is the monomer that gives the polymer shown below?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.06
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
6
14) What modification occurs when a small amount of p-divinylbenzene is added to the
polymerization reaction of styrene to form polystyrene? (Recall that the vinyl group is —
CH=CH2.)
A) Cross-linking of the polystyrene
B) Isotactic stereochemistry of the polystyrene
C) Syndiotactic stereochemistry of the polystyrene
D) "Softening" of the polystyrene by a plasticizer
Answer: A
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
15) Identify the repeating unit in the polymer formed from the following reaction sequence.
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
7
16) The acid-catalyzed dimerization of isobutylene gives a mixture of two isomeric alkenes, A
and B. Hydrogenation of this mixture gives a single C8H18 hydrocarbon. What is the structure of
this hydrocarbon?
A) 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane
B) 2,3,4-Trimethylpentane
C) 2,4-Dimethylhexane
D) 2,5-Dimethyhexane
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
17) The repeating unit of poly(methyl methacrylate) is shown below. Which one of the following
is the monomer used to make poly(methyl methacrylate)?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
8
18) Which of the following monomers is used to make the polymer carbowax, shown below?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
19) Which of the following initiators can be used for anionic chain-growth polymerization?
A) Benzoyl peroxide
B) CH3CH2CH2CH2Li
C) BF3
D) Al(CH2CH3)3, TiCl4
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Chapter: 28
9
20) Which of the following initiators can be used for free radical chain-growth polymerization?
A) Benzoyl peroxide
B) CH3CH2CH2CH2Li
C) BF3
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Chapter: 28
21) Which of the following initiators is used to make isotactic polypropylene?

A) Benzoyl peroxide
B) CH3CH2CH2CH2Li
C) BF3
Answer: D
Section: 28.02
Chapter: 28
10
22) The repeating unit of a polymer is shown below. This polymer is formed by
A) addition of ethylene.
B) addition of trans-2-butene.
C) 1,2 addition of butadiene.
D) 1,4 addition of butadiene.
Answer: D
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
23) Vulcanization is the process of cross-linking polymer chains in rubber using what chemical?
A) Sulfur
B) Formaldehyde
C) Benzoyl peroxide
D) Ethylene glycol
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.05
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Chapter: 28
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24) What monomer(s) would be used to make the polyester shown below?
A) Butanedioic acid
B) 4-Hydroxybutanal
C) 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid
D) Butanedioic acid and 1,4-butanediol
Answer: C
Section: 28.06
Chapter: 28
25) Which of the following is the repeating unit of the polymer formed in the polymerization of
p-hydroxybenzoic acid?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.06
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
12
26) Identify the monomer(s) needed to make the following polyester.
A) 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
B) Butanedioic acid
C) Butanedioic acid and ethylene glycol
D) Butanedioic acid and ethanol
Answer: C
Section: 28.06
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
27) Which of the following is (are) repeating unit(s) of step-growth polymers?
A) Only I
B) Only II
C) Only III
D) I and II
Answer: D
Section: 28.06
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
13
28) Bakelite is formed by the acid-catalyzed polymerization of phenol with formaldehyde. What
is (are) the product(s) of the first step in this polymerization, shown below? (Note: in the answers
below the hydroxymethyl group is -CH2OH.)
A) Ortho and para-hydroxybenzaldehyde

B) Meta-hydroxybenzaldehyde
C) Ortho and para-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
D) Meta-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
Answer: C
Section: 28.07
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
29) What is the purpose of plasticizers?

A) To harden plastics
B) To soften plastics
C) To initiate polymerizations
D) To cross-link polymer chains
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.07
Chapter: 28
14
30) Which of the following is the repeating unit of the polymer formed in the polymerization
reaction shown below?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: B
Section: 28.03
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
31) What is the name given to polymers that soften when heated and harden when cooled?
A) Cross-linked polymers
B) Copolymers
C) Thermosetting polymers
D) Thermoplastics
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.07
Chapter: 28
15
32) What is the structure of the polymer which results when styrene is reacted with BF3 and
H2O?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: B
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
16
33) Rank the following monomers (X, Y and Z) in order of increasing ability to undergo anionic
polymerization, starting with the least reactive monomer.
A) Y< X < Z
B) Z < Y < X
C) X < Y < Z
D) Y < Z < X
Answer: D
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
17
34) Melamine and formaldehyde combine to form the polymer, Melmac®. How is Melmac®
classified, and what physical characteristics are consistent with its structure?
A) Polycarbonate, transparent
B) Polyurethane, elastic
C) Thermosetting, rigid
D) Thermoplastic, can be melted and molded into new shapes
Answer: C
Section: 28.07
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
Chapter: 28
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35) Which monomer and which type of initiator would you use to synthesize the following
polymer?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
Answer: A
Section: 28.02
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
19
36) Which of the following sets of products results if nylon 66 is treated with sulfuric acid?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: D
Section: 28.06
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Chapter: 28
20
37) What is the classification of the following polymer in which X and Y represent repeating
units?
A) Block copolymer
B) Homopolymer
C) Alternating copolymer
D) Random copolymer
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Chapter: 28
units?
A) Block copolymer
B) Homopolymer
D) Random copolymer
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Chapter: 28
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units?
A) Block copolymer
B) Homopolymer
D) Random copolymer
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Chapter: 28
40) What is the name given to polymers with single monomers?

A) Homopolymers
B) Copolymers
C) Block polymers
D) Random polymers
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Chapter: 28
41) What is the name given to polymers with two or more different monomers?
A) Homopolymers
B) Copolymers
C) Block polymers
D) Random polymers
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.02
Chapter: 28
22
42) What are the structures of the three monomers needed to synthesize the following polymer?
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
Answer: A
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Section: 28.06
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
Chapter: 28
43) What type of polymer is Lexan?

A) Epoxy
B) Polyurethane
C) Polycarbonate
D) Polyamide
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.06
Chapter: 28
23
44) What type of polymer is Nylon?
A) Epoxy
B) Polyurethane
C) Polycarbonate
D) Polyamide
Answer: D
Section: 28.06
Chapter: 28
45) What type of polymer is Spandex?

A) HDPE
B) Polyurethane
C) Polycarbonate
D) Polyamide
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 28.06
Chapter: 28
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Organic Chemistry, 6e (Smith)

Chapter 28 Synthetic Polymers

1) Which of the following monomers yields the polymer shown below?

2) Which of the following is the repeating unit in polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?

4) Which of the following is (are) condensation polymer(s)?

9) Which of the following is used to make Teflon?

21) Which of the following initiators is used to make isotactic polypropylene?

27) Which of the following is (are) repeating unit(s) of step-growth polymers?

A) Ortho and para-hydroxybenzaldehyde

29) What is the purpose of plasticizers?

40) What is the name given to polymers with single monomers?

43) What type of polymer is Lexan?

45) What type of polymer is Spandex?

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