Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

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501.

Cellulose acetate has very high film permeability among all the polymers of the order of 5000 gm/100 m2. Which of the following polymers has the maximum film elongation (of the order of 100%) ?

A. Water impermeable cellophane
B. Polythene
C. Cellulose acetate
D. Teflon
Answer» C. Cellulose acetate
502.

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has

A. poor tensile strength.
B. poorer resistance.
C. greater amount of heat build up heavy loading.
D. all (a), (b) ana (c).
Answer» E.
503.

Buna-S is also called

A. polyurathane
B. SBR
C. teflon
D. bakelite
Answer» C. teflon
504.

Non sulphonated hard bakelites are not used for making

A. ion-exchange resins
B. fountain pen barrels
C. formica table tops
D. combs
Answer» B. fountain pen barrels
505.

Contact lenses for eyes are made of perspex, which is nothing but

A. polymethylmethacrylate
B. polystyrene
C. unsaturated polyester
D. polypropylene
Answer» B. polystyrene
506.

Trade name of __________ is neoprene.

A. polychloroprene
B. polyisoprene
C. polytetraflouroethylene
D. poly vinyl acetate
Answer» B. polyisoprene
507.

Diphenylamine is added to rubber to

A. valcanise it.
B. protect it from deterioration on exposure to air.
C. make it non-inflammable.
D. make it thermosetting.
Answer» C. make it non-inflammable.
508.

In a linear polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to form long straight chains. The cross linked or branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher

A. densities
B. melting point
C. tensile strength
D. hardness, rigidity & brittleness
Answer» E.
509.

__________ is not a polyester fibre.

A. Terylene
B. Dacron
C. Nylon
D. Polyacrylonitrite
Answer» D. Polyacrylonitrite
510.

Polymers are classified into four categories namely thermosetting, thermoplastic, elastomer and fibre depending upon their

A. molecular sizes.
B. magnitude of intermolecular forces.
C. resistance to heat.
D. polymerisation mechanism.
Answer» C. resistance to heat.
511.

Thermosetting polymers as compared to thermoplastic polymers

A. are formed by addition polymerisation.
B. have three dimensional structure.
C. have linear structure.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. have linear structure.
512.

Dacron is a/an

A. polyester
B. unsaturated polyester
C. polyamide
D. inorganic polymer
Answer» B. unsaturated polyester
513.

Plasticisers are added to synthetic plastics to

A. impart flexibility.
B. improve workability during fabrication.
C. develop new improved properties not present in the original resin.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
514.

Thiokol is nothing but

A. polysulphide rubber
B. polyamide fibre
C. engineering plastic
D. exponded polystyrene
Answer» B. polyamide fibre
515.

In a cross linked polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to constitute a three dimensional network. Which of the following is a cross-linked polymer ?

A. Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde)
B. Polyester
C. Polythene
D. Nylon-6
Answer» B. Polyester
516.

Thermocole is a spongy, porous, rigid or flexible foamed plastic, obtained by blowing gas/air through molten

A. saturated polyester
B. polyurathane
C. polystyrene
D. either (b) or (c)
Answer» E.
517.

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

A. polystyrene
B. polyvinyl acetate
C. polypropylene
D. polyvinyl chloride-co-vinylacetate
Answer» D. polyvinyl chloride-co-vinylacetate
518.

Peptizers like aromatic mercaptans (e.g. thiophenes) are added in rubber to

A. protect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone present in the atmosphere.
B. reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing.
C. reduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent.
D. increase its viscosity.
Answer» C. reduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent.
519.

Cellulose is the main contituent of most __________ fibres.

A. acrylic
B. spandex
C. synthetic
D. natural
Answer» E.
520.

Pickout the wrong statement.

A. Polymers made of only one monomer is called homopolymer.
B. Polymers made of more than one monomer is called copolymer or mixed polymer.
C. Vulcanised rubber is more elastic than natural rubber.
D. The intermoleculer forces in ther-mosplastic polymers are intermediate to that of elastomers & fibres.
Answer» B. Polymers made of more than one monomer is called copolymer or mixed polymer.
521.

Polystyrene is a light, transparent, thermoplastic material used for making

A. toys and combs
B. packaging bags
C. non-sticking utensils
D. electrical insulation
Answer» B. packaging bags
522.

Commercial production of polypropylene employs __________ polymerisation.

A. emulsion
B. suspension
C. solution
D. bulk
Answer» D. bulk
523.

Terylene is a/an

A. addition polymer
B. poly amide
C. homopolymer
D. none of these
Answer» E.
524.

Which of the following is a copolymer ?

A. PVC
B. Bakelite
C. Polythene
D. Teflon
Answer» C. Polythene
525.

Polyhexamethylene adipimide is also known as

A. bakelite
B. nylon-66
C. epoxy resin
D. silicone rubber
Answer» C. epoxy resin
526.

__________ polymer is produced by the copolymerisation of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate.

A. Fibrous
B. Leathery
C. Rubbery
D. Hard
Answer» C. Rubbery
527.

The inter particle forces between linear chains in nylon-66 are __________ bonds.

A. hydrogen
B. covalant
C. ionic
D. none of these
Answer» B. covalant
528.

Epoxy resin is

A. not used for surface coating.
B. a good abrasive.
C. an elastomer.
D. a polyester.
Answer» C. an elastomer.
529.

Ion exchange resins are made of

A. lucite
B. sulphonated bakelite
C. polystyrene
D. teflon
Answer» C. polystyrene
530.

Cellulose content in bomboo fibre is about __________ percent.

A. 10
B. 20
C. 50
D. 85
Answer» D. 85
531.

SBR is produced by the copolymerisation of butadiene & styrene by employing emulsion polymerisation. The weight ratio of styrene and butadiene is maintained at

A. 0.04375
B. 0.12569444444444
C. 0.043055555555556
D. 0.084027777777778
Answer» B. 0.12569444444444
532.

Due to its excellent permeability to air/gas and oxidation resistance, the tubes of automobile tyres is made of

A. cold SBR
B. butyl rubber
C. Bunai N
D. Buna S
Answer» C. Bunai N
533.

The organic acid monomer in nylon 66 is

A. sebasic acid
B. terephthalic acid
C. adipic acid
D. benzoic acid
Answer» D. benzoic acid
534.

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

A. glycerol
B. nitro cellulose
C. camphor
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
535.

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is known as

A. bakelite
B. teflon
C. perspex
D. nylon-6
Answer» D. nylon-6
536.

Buna-N is also called

A. butyl rubber
B. nitrile rubber
C. neoprene
D. thiokol
Answer» C. neoprene
537.

The major constituent of laminate of safety glass, which holds the broken glass, pieces in their places during accident (and thus minimises the danger from flying glass fragments) is

A. polyvinyl alcohol
B. polyvinyl acetale
C. polyvinyl butyral
D. PVC
Answer» D. PVC
538.

Which of the following is generally not used as eord for synthetic rubber tyre casing ?

A. Dacron
B. Nylon
C. Cellulose
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
539.

Buna-S is a __________ material.

A. fibrous
B. plastic
C. resinous
D. rubbery
Answer» E.
540.

__________ resins are produced by the condensation polymerisation of formaldehyde with urea or melamine.

A. Epoxy
B. Amino
C. Alkyd
D. Phenolic
Answer» C. Alkyd
541.

Bakelite (phenol-formaldehyde) resin can not be used as

A. decorative paint.
B. decorative laminates.
C. electrical insulation.
D. glass reinforced plastics.
Answer» B. decorative laminates.
542.

Ebonite is a/an

A. highly vulcanised rubber.
B. natural rubber.
C. unvulcanised raw rubber.
D. adhesive.
Answer» B. natural rubber.
543.

Addition polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of

A. low density polythene.
B. poly vinyl chloride.
C. polystyrene.
D. polyhexamethylene adipamide.
Answer» E.
544.

Zeigler - Natta catalyst (AlR3 - AlCl3) is used in the polymerisation of

A. vinyl acetate
B. vinyl chloride
C. propylene
D. styrene
Answer» D. styrene
545.

Which of the following is not an elastomer ?

A. Polyisoprene
B. Neoprene
C. Nitrile-butadiene
D. None of these
Answer» E.
546.

Polycaprolactum (Nylon - 6) is produced by the condensation polymerisation of caprolactum at 240-280°C in which the conversion of caprolactum is about __________ percent.

A. 50
B. 75
C. 90
D. 99
Answer» D. 99
547.

Celluloid is

A. cellulose acetate
B. regenerated cellulose
C. cellulose nitrate
D. cellulose acetate butyrate
Answer» D. cellulose acetate butyrate
548.

In step growth polymerisation, condensation occurs in a stepwise manner with or without the elimination of smaller molecules. An example of step growth polymerisation product is

A. terylene
B. polybutadiene
C. PVC
D. polypropylene
Answer» B. polybutadiene
549.

Condensation polymerisation of formaldehyde with __________ does not produce phenolic resin.

A. resorcinol
B. phenol
C. para-cresol
D. melamine
Answer» E.
550.

Vulcanisation of raw rubber makes it

A. soft
B. less elastic
C. plastic
D. tacky
Answer» C. plastic