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451.

Which of the following natural bio polymers are formed as a result of polymerisation of amino-acids ?

A. Starch
B. Cellulose
C. Proteins
D. Nucleic acids
Answer» D. Nucleic acids
452.

Zeigler process

A. produces high density polythene.
B. uses no catalyst.
C. produces low density polythene.
D. employs very high pressure.
Answer» B. uses no catalyst.
453.

Terylene is

A. same as dacron
B. a polyester
C. both(a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
454.

Paper like thin plastic articles can be produced by

A. blow moulding
B. vacuum thermo forming
C. injection moulding
D. none of these
Answer» C. injection moulding
455.

Pick out the wrong statement regarding the solubility characteristics of high polymers.

A. Greater the degree of cross-linking in the polymer, lesser is its solubility.
B. Polymers having more aliphatic character are more soluble in aliphatic solvents, while those polymers having more aromatic character are more soluble in aromatic solvents.
C. Swelling tendency or solubility of polymers in a particular solvent decreases with increase in molecular weight of the solvent.
D. High molecul ar weight polymers on dissolving gives solution of very low viscosity.
Answer» E.
456.

Tyres are made by

A. injection moulding
B. extrusion
C. rotational moulding
D. compression moulding
Answer» D. compression moulding
457.

Condensation polymerisation of __________ produces bakelite.

A. propylene
B. phenol & formaldehyde
C. phenol & acetaldehyde
D. urea & formaldehyde
Answer» C. phenol & acetaldehyde
458.

Which of the following types of polymers has the strongest inter particle forces ?

A. Elastomers
B. Fibres
C. Thermoplastics
D. Thermosetting polymers
Answer» E.
459.

Which of the following additives are added to plastics to make it impervious to X-rays ?

A. Asbestos
B. Barium salt
C. Carborundum
D. Phthalic acid
Answer» C. Carborundum
460.

Vulcanisation of rubber does not increase its

A. elasticity
B. plasticity
C. ductility
D. none of these
Answer» C. ductility
461.

Polyurathane can not be used for making

A. mattresses & foam
B. coating material
C. adhesives
D. bottles
Answer» E.
462.

Polycondensation of saturated dicarboxylic acid with polyhydric alcohol produces

A. epoxy resin
B. polyamide
C. alkyd resin
D. phenolic resin
Answer» D. phenolic resin
463.

Which of the following is stretched into fibres ?

A. Saturated polyester
B. Unsaturated polyester
C. Isoprene
D. Bakelite
Answer» B. Unsaturated polyester
464.

Which of the following polymers is used for making a non stick coating on frying pans ?

A. Bakelite
B. Teflon
C. Perspex
D. PVC
Answer» C. Perspex
465.

Which of the following is not a natural fibre?

A. Silk
B. Viscose rayon
C. Wool
D. Cotton
Answer» C. Wool
466.

Viscosity of a polymer solution or melt

A. decreases with increase in molecular weight.
B. decreases with increase in temperature.
C. increases with increase in temperature.
D. does not vary with temperature rise.
Answer» D. does not vary with temperature rise.
467.

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

A. thermoplastic
B. thermosetting
C. elastometric
D. brittleness
Answer» D. brittleness
468.

The repeating units of PTFE are

A. Cl2CH-CH3
B. F2 C = CF2
C. F3 C-CF3
D. FClC = CF2
Answer» C. F3 C-CF3
469.

Hot drink (e.g, tea) cups are usually made of

A. polystyrene
B. polythene
C. polypropylene
D. PVC
Answer» B. polythene
470.

Styrene which is a monomer for the production of polystyrene, is commercially produced by the

A. catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene.
B. dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation.
C. reacting ethylene oxide with acetal-dehyde.
D. fermentation of starch.
Answer» B. dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation.
471.

__________ fibres are made of polyamides.

A. Dacron
B. Nylon
C. Rayon
D. Orion
Answer» C. Rayon
472.

Neoprene is rendered non-inflammable, because of

A. its cross-linked structure.
B. its linear chain structure.
C. the presence of chlorine atoms in its monomer.
D. the absence of chlorine atoms in its monomer.
Answer» D. the absence of chlorine atoms in its monomer.
473.

Plasticisers are high boiling liquids added to plastic polymers to impart toughness and flexibility at ordinary temperature. Which of the following is not a plasticiser ?

A. Ethylene glycol
B. Stearic acid estors
C. Tricresyl phosphate
D. Esters of phthalic acid
Answer» B. Stearic acid estors
474.

Polycondensation reaction of polymerisation

A. does not produce linear polymers.
B. produces only thermoplastic material.
C. produces epoxy polymers.
D. does not need any catalyst.
Answer» D. does not need any catalyst.
475.

Condensation polymerisation of caprolac-tum is carried out in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C for producing nylon-6.$

A. -20 to 25
B. 50 to 75
C. 100 to 150
D. 250-280
Answer» E.
476.

The physical state in which polymers exist is

A. melts & rubber like state.
B. amorphous glassy state.
C. partially crystalline state.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
477.

Polycaprolactum is also known as

A. nylon-66
B. nylon-6
C. teflon
D. SBR
Answer» C. teflon
478.

Phenol formaldehyde is produced by condensation polymerisation. It is also known as

A. teflon
B. bakelite
C. polyester
D. nylon-66
Answer» C. polyester
479.

Epoxy resin is a polymer containing two or more groups called epoxide group or ethoxyline group. It is a

A. polyamide & an elastomer.
B. good adhesive.
C. surface coating agent.
D. both (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
480.

Cation exchange resins used in water treatment is made from __________ resin.

A. urea formaldehyde
B. epoxy
C. amino
D. phenolic
Answer» B. epoxy
481.

Perspex can be used as a substitute of glass. Its monomer is

A. methyl methacrylate
B. DMT
C. butadiene
D. tetrafluroethylene
Answer» B. DMT
482.

Polyvinyl acetate is never used for making

A. moulded articles
B. fibres
C. adhesives
D. all (a), (b) & (c)
Answer» B. fibres
483.

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) which is also known as perspex and is produced by bulk polymerisation of methyl methacrylate is not a __________ polymer.

A. thermoplastic
B. thermosetting
C. linear
D. glass like transparent
Answer» C. linear
484.

Thermocole (expanded polystyrene) is not used for

A. low temperature thermal insulation as in refrigerator and air conditioners.
B. accoustic control and ceiling for building.
C. high temperature thermal insulation in furnaces.
D. packing of delicate electronic gadgets.
Answer» D. packing of delicate electronic gadgets.
485.

The monomer of natural rubber is

A. DMT
B. isoprene
C. 2 methyl-1-propene
D. both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
486.

Unbreakable crockeries are made from __________ polymers.

A. polystyrene
B. melamine
C. polystyrene
D. polyurathane
Answer» C. polystyrene
487.

Polycaprolactum is

A. nylon-6
B. nylon-66
C. dacron
D. rayon
Answer» B. nylon-66
488.

Maximum consumption of polymers is in

A. electrical insulation
B. toys making
C. coating and films
D. packaging
Answer» D. packaging
489.

Synthetic polymer produced by using terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol is

A. terylene
B. nylon-66
C. PVC
D. polyesterene
Answer» B. nylon-66
490.

Cation exchange resins (0.3 to 1 mm size) used in water treatment is prepared from __________ resins.

A. epoxy
B. phenol formaldehyde
C. urea formaldehyde
D. melamine formaldehyde
Answer» D. melamine formaldehyde
491.

Condensation polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of

A. teflon
B. polythene
C. terylene
D. nylon
Answer» C. terylene
492.

Rain coats are made of

A. neoprene
B. PVC
C. polyurathane
D. SBR
Answer» C. polyurathane
493.

Flexible foam (for mattresses) are usually made of

A. PVC
B. silicone rubber
C. polyurethanes
D. polyamides
Answer» D. polyamides
494.

__________ practically possess no elasticity.

A. Vulcanite or ebonite
B. Spandex fibre
C. Polysulphide rubber
D. Epoxy resin
Answer» B. Spandex fibre
495.

Linear polymers are normally

A. thermosetting.
B. thermosplastic.
C. elastometric.
D. having extremely high softening point.
Answer» C. elastometric.
496.

Thermosetting plastic materials

A. can be repeatedly melted.
B. is useful for melt casting.
C. can not be melted after forming.
D. is useful for spinning.
Answer» D. is useful for spinning.
497.

__________ tubes are good substitude for human blood vessels onrheart by-pass operation.

A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Teflon/dacron
D. Polystyrene
Answer» D. Polystyrene
498.

Transistor parts and refrigerator components are normally made of

A. polystyrene
B. polyester
C. high density polythene
D. polyurathane
Answer» B. polyester
499.

Which of the following polymers has the tendency of decomposing before melting ?

A. Polystyrene
B. Nylon
C. PVC
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
500.

Poly tetra flouro ethylene (PTFE) is known as

A. dacron
B. teflon
C. bakelite
D. celluloid
Answer» C. bakelite