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201.

_ In condensation polymerisation as compared to addition polymerisation$?

A. The monomers are unsaturated compounds
B. No co-product is lost
C. The monomers contain two functional groups
D. Generally only one monomer is involved
Answer» D. Generally only one monomer is involved
202.

_ Poly Vinyl chloride (PVC) is a __________ material.$?

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Fibrous
D. Chemically active
Answer» B. Thermosetting
203.

_ Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a$?

A. Cation/anion exchanger
B. Water soluble adhesive
C. Textile fibre
D. Non-sticky coating on frying pans
Answer» C. Textile fibre
204.

_ 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.
205.

_ 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
206.

_ Terylene is$?

A. Same as dacron
B. A polyester
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
207.

_ 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.
208.

_ 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.
209.

_ 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
210.

_ 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
211.

_ Vulcanisation of rubber does not increase its$?

A. Softness
B. Oxidation resistance
C. Weight & strength
D. Elasticity & water solubility
Answer» B. Oxidation resistance
212.

_ Which of the following is an elastomer?$?

A. Thiokol
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Urea formaldehyde
D. Polystyrene
Answer» B. Phenol formaldehyde
213.

_ Flexible plastic pipes are made of$?

A. High density polyethylene (HDPE)
B. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
C. Polypropylene
D. Unsaturated polyester
Answer» C. Polypropylene
214.

_ 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.
215.

_ Nylon-66 is a polyamide of$?

A. Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
B. Adipic acid and methyl amine
C. Vinyl chloride and formaldeyde
D. None of these
Answer» B. Adipic acid and methyl amine
216.

_ Main constituent of natural rubber is$?

A. Polystyrene
B. Polyisoprene
C. Polybutadiene
D. Poly chloroprene
Answer» C. Polybutadiene
217.

_ Which of the following is not a natural fibre?$?

A. Silk
B. Viscose rayon
C. Wool
D. Cotton
Answer» C. Wool
218.

_ Catalyst used in the production of high density polythene by low pressure Ziegler process is$?

A. Aluminium triethyl activated with TiCl‚ÇÑ
B. Platinum
C. Molybdenum
D. Nickel
Answer» B. Platinum
219.

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

A. Elastomers
B. Fibres
C. Thermoplastics
D. Thermosetting polymers
Answer» E.
220.

_ Polymerisation of poly functional monomers produces polymers having$?

A. Good machanical strength
B. Low viscosity
C. Low melting point
D. None of these
Answer» B. Low viscosity
221.

_ In nylon-66, the first and second numbers (i.e., 6) respectively designate the number of carbon atoms present in the$?

A. Hexamethylene diamine and the ring
B. Hexamethylene diamine and the adipic acid
C. Adipic acid and the ring
D. None of these
Answer» C. Adipic acid and the ring
222.

_ Low pressure Zeigler process of polythene manufacture$?

A. Employs a pressure of 30 kgf/cm²
B. Achieves an yield of 95-98% based on ethylene
C. Produces very low density polythene
D. Does not use any catalyst for polymerisation
Answer» C. Produces very low density polythene
223.

_ Which of the following is a polymer of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid?$?

A. Nylon-6
B. Nylon-66
C. Nylon-6, 10
D. Epoxy resin
Answer» C. Nylon-6, 10
224.

_ Branched chair polymers as compared to linear polymers have$?

A. Higher melting point
B. Higher tensile strength
C. Lower density
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
225.

_ 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
226.

_ Which of the following is generally not drawn into fibre?$?

A. Polyamide
B. Unsaturated polyesters
C. Saturated polyesters
D. Polyacrylonitrile
Answer» C. Saturated polyesters
227.

_ Buna-S is a __________ material.$?

A. Fibrous
B. Plastic
C. Resinous
D. Rubbery
Answer» E.
228.

_ The monomer of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) is$?

A. Chloroethene
B. Ethylene dichloride
C. Ethyl chloride
D. Chloroform
Answer» B. Ethylene dichloride
229.

_ Polyvinyl acetate is never used for making$?

A. Moulded articles
B. Fibres
C. Adhesives
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Fibres
230.

_ The monomer of natural rubber is$?

A. DMT
B. Isoprene
C. 2 methyl-1-propene
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.
231.

_ Cellulose content in bomboo fibre is about __________ percent.$?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 50
D. 85
Answer» D. 85
232.

_ 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.
233.

_ Cellulose is the main contituent of most __________ fibres.$?

A. Acrylic
B. Spandex
C. Synthetic
D. Natural
Answer» E.
234.

_ 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
235.

__Teflon is__

A. Phenol formaldehyde
B. An inorganic polymer
C. Polytetra florouethylene (PTFE)
D. A monomer
Answer» D. A monomer
236.

__Dacron is a__

A. Condensation polymerisation product of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
B. Condensation polymerisation product of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol
C. Thermosetting material
D. None of these
Answer» E.
237.

_Cross linked polymers are$?

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Either A or B
D. Fibres only
Answer» C. Either A or B
238.

_The process involved in converting rubber into a thin sheet or coating it on fabric is called$?

A. Extrusion
B. Mastication
C. Calendering
D. Vulcanisation
Answer» D. Vulcanisation
239.

_In case of wet spinning of polymers, the polymer solution is forced through spinnerates into, a coagulating bath to give a filament form. Wet spinning is not used in case of the __________ fibres.$?

A. Viscose rayon
B. Acrylic
C. Polyvinyl acetate
D. Saturated polyester
Answer» E.
240.

_Flexible foam (for mattresses) are usually made of$?

A. PVC
B. Silicone rubber
C. Polyurethanes
D. Polyamides
Answer» D. Polyamides
241.

_Which of the following is the lowest cost plastic commercially available?$?

A. Polythene
B. Teflon
C. Bakelite
D. PVC
Answer» B. Teflon
242.

_Which of the following is the most important rubber compounding ingradient which is used to improve wearing qualities of both natural rubber & SBR by imparting toughness?$?

A. Phosphorous
B. Carbon black
C. Pine oil
D. Rosin
Answer» C. Pine oil
243.

_Polystyrene is a __________ plastic at room temperature.$?

A. Ductile
B. Brittle
C. Malleable
D. None of these
Answer» C. Malleable
244.

_Hot drink (e.g, tea) cups are usually made of$?

A. Polystyrene
B. Polythene
C. Polypropylene
D. PVC
Answer» B. Polythene
245.

_Zeigler - Natta catalyst (AlR‚ÇÉ - AlCl‚ÇÉ) is used in the polymerisation of$?

A. Vinyl acetate
B. Vinyl chloride
C. Propylene
D. Styrene
Answer» D. Styrene
246.

___________ is a natural fibre.$?

A. Cellulose
B. Dacron
C. Nylon-6
D. None of these
Answer» B. Dacron
247.

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

A. 1:3
B. 3:1
C. 1:2
D. 2:1
Answer» B. 3:1
248.

_The starting material used for the manufacture of caprolactum is$?

A. Ethyl benzene
B. Cyclohexane
C. Ethylene glycol
D. DMT
Answer» C. Ethylene glycol
249.

_Maximum consumption of polymers is in$?

A. Electrical insulation
B. Toys making
C. Coating and films
D. Packaging
Answer» D. Packaging
250.

_Plastic tubes & pipes are generally made by __________ moulding.$?

A. Injection
B. Transfer
C. Extrusion
D. Compression
Answer» D. Compression