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151.

*/*_Size range of polymer molecules varies from __________ metre.?

A. 10⁻² to 10⁻⁵
B. 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻⁷
C. 10⁻¹ to 10⁻²
D. 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻¹⁰
Answer» B. 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö¬• to 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö‚àë
152.

*/*_90% of the caprolactum is converted to nylon-6 on its condensation polymerisation in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C.?

A. -5
B. 10-30
C. 250-280
D. 500-600
Answer» D. 500-600
153.

*/*___________ is a thermosetting plastic.?

A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Bakelite
D. Polystyrene
Answer» D. Polystyrene
154.

*/*_Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is never used for making?

A. Coated fabrics
B. Front wheel tyres of aeroplanes (i.e., heavy duty tyres)
C. Gaskets
D. Soles of shoes
Answer» C. Gaskets
155.

*/*___________ polythene is most prone to stress-cracking?

A. High density
B. Low density
C. Cross-linked
D. Linear low density
Answer» B. Low density
156.

*/*_Vinyl flooring is done using __________ sheets.?

A. Polypropylene
B. PVC
C. Polythene
D. Polyvinyl acetate
Answer» C. Polythene
157.

*/*___________ scrap can be recycled & reutilised.?

A. Bakelite
B. Epoxy resin
C. Polythene
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
158.

*/*_The main use of butadiene is?

A. As a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester
B. In the manufacture of synthetic rubber
C. As an anti-skimming agent in paint
D. None of these
Answer» C. As an anti-skimming agent in paint
159.

*/*_Thermosplastic materials?

A. Do not soften on application of heat
B. Are heavily branched molecules
C. Are solvent insoluble
D. None of these
Answer» E.
160.

*/*_Branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher?

A. Density
B. Tensile strength
C. Melting point
D. Degree of irregularity in atomic packing
Answer» E.
161.

*/*_Vulcanisation of rubber?

A. Decreases its tensile strength
B. Increases its ozone & oxygen reactivity
C. Increases its oil & solvent resistance
D. Converts its plasticity into elasticity
Answer» E.
162.

*/*_The monomer of natural rubber is?

A. DMT
B. Isoprene
C. 2 methyl-1-propene
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.
163.

*/*_Flexible plastic pipes are made of?

A. High density polyethylene (HDPE)
B. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
C. Polypropylene
D. Unsaturated polyester
Answer» C. Polypropylene
164.

*/*_Which of the following is not a natural polymer??

A. Nucleic acids e.g. RNA and DNA
B. Polysaccharides
C. Polyisoprene
D. Polyurethane
Answer» E.
165.

*/*_In step growth polymerisation, generally only one type of reaction & some basic mechanism is involved. Step growth polymerisation reaction is not involved in the manufacture of?

A. Cross linked polystyrene
B. Phenol formaldehyde resins
C. Polyesters
D. Polyamides
Answer» B. Phenol formaldehyde resins
166.

*/*_Which of the following is an elastomer??

A. Thiokol
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Urea formaldehyde
D. Polystyrene
Answer» B. Phenol formaldehyde
167.

*/*_Cellulose content in bomboo fibre is about __________ percent.?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 50
D. 85
Answer» D. 85
168.

*/*_Which of the following rubbers has the widest service temperature range (-75 to 275°C) ??

A. Butyl rubber
B. Silicon rubber
C. Nitrile rubber
D. Silicone rubber
Answer» E.
169.

*/*_Cellulose is the main contituent of most __________ fibres.?

A. Acrylic
B. Spandex
C. Synthetic
D. Natural
Answer» E.
170.

*/*_Silicone resins, which are highly water repellant and has good heat resistance can not be used?

A. As room temperature adhesive
B. As grease & lubricant
C. Hydraulic fluid for heat transfer
D. Resin for lamination
Answer» B. As grease & lubricant
171.

*/*_The monomer of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) is?

A. Chloroethene
B. Ethylene dichloride
C. Ethyl chloride
D. Chloroform
Answer» B. Ethylene dichloride
172.

*/*_Polyvinyl acetate is never used for making?

A. Moulded articles
B. Fibres
C. Adhesives
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Fibres
173.

*/*_Bakelite is?

A. Same as polytetra flouro ethylene (PTFE)
B. An inorganic polymer
C. Same as thermoset phenol formaldehyde
D. Not a polymer
Answer» D. Not a polymer
174.

*/*_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
175.

*/*_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 of the above
Answer» E.
176.

*/*___________ is a homopolymer.?

A. Neoprene
B. Bakelite
C. Nylon-66
D. Terylene
Answer» B. Bakelite
177.

*/*_Starting material for the production of butadiene in India is?

A. Naphthalene
B. Benzol
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Phthalic anhydride
Answer» D. Phthalic anhydride
178.

%_Dacron is a/an_%

A. Polyester
B. Unsaturated polyester
C. Polyamide
D. Inorganic polymer
Answer» B. Unsaturated polyester
179.

%_Starting material for the production of butadiene in India is_%

A. Naphthalene
B. Benzol
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Phthalic anhydride
Answer» D. Phthalic anhydride
180.

%_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 of the above
Answer» E.
181.

%___________ is a homopolymer._%

A. Neoprene
B. Bakelite
C. Nylon-66
D. Terylene
Answer» B. Bakelite
182.

%_Bakelite is_%

A. Same as polytetra flouro ethylene (PTFE)
B. An inorganic polymer
C. Same as thermoset phenol formaldehyde
D. Not a polymer
Answer» D. Not a polymer
183.

%_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
184.

_ Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is never used for making$?

A. Coated fabrics
B. Front wheel tyres of aeroplanes (i.e., heavy duty tyres)
C. Gaskets
D. Soles of shoes
Answer» C. Gaskets
185.

_ __________ is a thermosetting plastic.$?

A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Bakelite
D. Polystyrene
Answer» D. Polystyrene
186.

_ 90% of the caprolactum is converted to nylon-6 on its condensation polymerisation in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C.$?

A. -5
B. 10-30
C. 250-280
D. 500-600
Answer» D. 500-600
187.

_ Size range of polymer molecules varies from __________ metre.$?

A. 10⁻² to 10⁻⁵
B. 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻⁷
C. 10⁻¹ to 10⁻²
D. 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻¹⁰
Answer» B. 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö¬• to 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö‚àë
188.

_ 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 of the above
Answer» E.
189.

_ 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
190.

_ __________ polythene is most prone to stress-cracking$?

A. High density
B. Low density
C. Cross-linked
D. Linear low density
Answer» B. Low density
191.

_ Vinyl flooring is done using __________ sheets.$?

A. Polypropylene
B. PVC
C. Polythene
D. Polyvinyl acetate
Answer» C. Polythene
192.

_ Polypropylene compared to polythene is$?

A. Harder
B. Stronger
C. Lighter
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
193.

_ Phenol formaldehyde$?

A. Employs addition polymerisation
B. Employs condensation polymerisation
C. Is a monomer
D. Is an abrasive material
Answer» C. Is a monomer
194.

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

A. Methyl methacrylate
B. DMT
C. Butadiene
D. Tetrafluroethylene
Answer» B. DMT
195.

_ Dacron is a/an$?

A. Polyester
B. Unsaturated polyester
C. Polyamide
D. Inorganic polymer
Answer» B. Unsaturated polyester
196.

_ __________ scrap can be recycled & reutilised.$?

A. Bakelite
B. Epoxy resin
C. Polythene
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
197.

_ Alkyd resin can not be used for making$?

A. Plasticiser
B. Paint & varnish
C. Fibres
D. Film forming materials
Answer» D. Film forming materials
198.

_ Which of the following is not a condensation polymer?$?

A. Bakelite
B. Melamine polymer
C. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
199.

_ Liners of bags are usually made of$?

A. Polythene
B. PVC
C. Polypropylene
D. Polyesters
Answer» D. Polyesters
200.

_ Alkyd resin e.g., glyptal resin formed by phthalic anhydride and glycerene is not used$?

A. For surface coating of automobiles & air crafts
B. For fibre making
C. As plasticiser for PVC & nitrocellulose
D. For film forming materials
Answer» C. As plasticiser for PVC & nitrocellulose