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351.

β - glucose is the monomer of$

A. cellulose
B. starch
C. protein
D. none of these
Answer» B. starch
352.

__________ are produced by reacting polybasic acid (e.g. phthalic anhydride) with polyhydric alcohol (e.g., glycerol).

A. Unsaturated polyester
B. Alkyd resins
C. Saturated polyester
D. Amino resins
Answer» C. Saturated polyester
353.

Bakelite is a/an

A. addition polymer
B. elastomer
C. thermoplastic
D. none of these
Answer» E.
354.

Melt spinning of polymers involves the forcing of polymer melt through spinnerettes (fine holes) into an atmosphere kept at a temperature lower than the melting point of the polymer, which causes the fine diameter polymer melt to harden into filaments. Melt spinning is not used in case of the __________ fibres.

A. acrylic
B. polyester
C. nylon 6:6
D. polypropylene
Answer» B. polyester
355.

Alkyd resin is a/an

A. polyamide
B. polyester
C. polyolefin
D. addition polymer
Answer» C. polyolefin
356.

Temperature maintained in the emulsion polymerisation reactor for PVC manufacture is about __________ ° C.$

A. -20
B. 50
C. 250
D. 500
Answer» C. 250
357.

Collapsible tubes for tooth paste are produced by __________ extrusion.

A. direct
B. indirect
C. impact
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
358.

__________ scrap can be recycled & reutilised.

A. Bakelite
B. Epoxy resin
C. Polythene
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
359.

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.
360.

In nylon-6, the number 6 represents the total number of

A. carbon atoms in the ring.
B. carbon atoms in the linear polymer chain.
C. nitrogen atoms in the ring.
D. hydrogen atoms in the ring.
Answer» C. nitrogen atoms in the ring.
361.

__________ is normally used for the manufacture of refrigerator components and transistor parts.

A. Polyproylene
B. Polystyrene
C. Polyester
D. Polyurathene
Answer» C. Polyester
362.

The starting material used for the manufacture of caprolactum is

A. ethyl benzene
B. cyclohexane
C. ethylene glycol
D. DMT
Answer» C. ethylene glycol
363.

The generic chemical name for the class of polymers which are commerically known as nylons is

A. polyolefins
B. polyamide
C. polyacrylate
D. polyurathane
Answer» C. polyacrylate
364.

Chain growth polymerisation is a process, in which the monomers are added in a chain fashion, and it requires an initiator to produce the free radical. An example of chain growth polymerisation products is

A. nylon-66
B. teflon
C. polyester
D. bakelite
Answer» C. polyester
365.

Temperature and gage pressure maintained during the manufacture of cold SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) are

A. 5°C and 1 kgf/cm2.
B. - 20°C and 1 kgf/cm2.
C. 0°C and 1 kgf/cm2.
D. 0°C and 3 kgf/cm2.
Answer» B. - 20¬∞C and 1 kgf/cm2.
366.

A chain growth polymerisation reaction consists of three different types of reaction namely initiation reaction, propagation reaction & termination reaction. Chain growth polymerisation reaction is not involved in the manufacture of

A. siloxane elastomers.
B. polyamides.
C. vinyl polymers.
D. urea-formaldehyde resins.
Answer» E.
367.

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.
368.

A copolymer is formed by the combination of two or more monomer molecules

A. in a chain without the elimination of water.
B. with the elimination of small amount of water.
C. of the same monomer by elimination of small molecules of water.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. with the elimination of small amount of water.
369.

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
370.

Temperature and gage pressure maintained during the manufacture of hot SBR (styrene butediene rubber) are

A. 50°C and 3 - 4 kg/cm2
B. 50°C and 1 kgf/cm2
C. 250°C and 10 kgf/cm2
D. 250°C and 1 kgf/cm2
Answer» B. 50¬∞C and 1 kgf/cm2
371.

Condensation of bisphenol A with phosgene produces __________ which possess very good heat resistance.

A. polyurathane
B. polysulphone
C. polycarbonate
D. polyester
Answer» D. polyester
372.

Elastomers are

A. thermosetting material.
B. exemplified by protein derivatives.
C. having high flexural strength.
D. having very high tensile strength and heat resistance.
Answer» D. having very high tensile strength and heat resistance.
373.

Amino resins are used in paper treatment to improve its

A. wet tear and bursting strength.
B. folding endurance
C. wet rub resistance
D. all (a), (b) & (c)
Answer» E.
374.

A copolymer of vinyl and vinylidine chloride is called

A. treylene
B. orlon
C. saran
D. dacron
Answer» D. dacron
375.

__________ is produced by polymerisation of chloroprene.

A. Thiokol (a polysulphide rubber)
B. Butyl rubber
C. Neoprene
D. Polyurathane rubber
Answer» D. Polyurathane rubber
376.

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. 10-4 to 10-7
377.

Which of the following polymers are produced by employing all bulk polymerisation, solution polymerisation & suspension polymerisation technique of addition (chain) polymerisation ?

A. PVC
B. Bakelite
C. PTFE
D. Epoxy resin
Answer» B. Bakelite
378.

Scouring is a finishing operation during the manufacture of fibre, which aims at __________ of fibres.

A. improving the stretchability
B. dyeing/colouring
C. detergent solution washing
D. glycol soaking
Answer» D. glycol soaking
379.

Which of the following polymers does not belong to the class of polyacrylate polymer ?

A. PMMA
B. Polyacrylonitrile
C. Polyethyl acrylate
D. None of these
Answer» E.
380.

__________ moulding is used for shaping of thermosetting plastics exclusively.

A. Compression
B. Injection
C. Transfer
D. Extrusion
Answer» D. Extrusion
381.

Properties of a polymer is affected by the

A. chain length.
B. intermolecular forces.
C. branching & cross-linking.
D. all (a), (b).
Answer» E.
382.

Which of the following is not a polymer of two monomers ?

A. Teflon
B. Bakelite
C. SBR
D. None of these
Answer» B. Bakelite
383.

Main constituent of natural rubber is

A. polystyrene
B. polyisoprene
C. polybutadiene
D. poly chloroprene
Answer» C. polybutadiene
384.

Most of the plastics are safe to be used upto a maximum temperature of __________ °C.$

A. 100
B. 150
C. 350
D. 450
Answer» C. 350
385.

Thermosetting resins/polymers as compared to thermoplastic ones are

A. soluble in all organic solvents.
B. more brittle.
C. formed by addition polymerisation only.
D. easily reshaped & reused.
Answer» C. formed by addition polymerisation only.
386.

__________ is a copolymer.

A. Nylon-66
B. Polyrophylene
C. PVC
D. Poly tetra flouro ethylene
Answer» B. Polyrophylene
387.

Plexiglass (also called lucite) because of its high optical transparency is used for making lenses. It is chemically

A. polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
B. Polytetraflouroethylene(PTFE).
C. polycarbonates.
D. phenolic resins.
Answer» B. Polytetraflouroethylene(PTFE).
388.

Bristles of tooth brushes are made of

A. nylon-6
B. nylon-66
C. polystyrene
D. PVC
Answer» C. polystyrene
389.

Polymers are

A. micromolecules
B. macromolecules
C. sub-micromolecules
D. none of these
Answer» C. sub-micromolecules
390.

Polypropylene is preferred to polythene, because the former is

A. non-inflammable
B. harder
C. stronger
D. both(b) & (c)
Answer» E.
391.

Which of the following polymers shows the highest anti-tacking properties ?

A. Melamine formaldehyde resin
B. Phenolic resin
C. Epoxy resin
D. Alkyd resin
Answer» B. Phenolic resin
392.

Valcunisation of rubber decreases its

A. tensile strength.
B. resistance to organic solvents.
C. tackiness.
D. working temperature range.
Answer» D. working temperature range.
393.

Typical solvent polymerisation reaction conditions for the production of high density polythene by Zeigler process is

A. 7 kgf/cm2 and 70 °C.
B. 1000 kgf/cm2 and 100°C.
C. 7 kgf/cm2 and 700°C.
D. 1 kgf/cm2 (gage) and 70°C.
Answer» B. 1000 kgf/cm2 and 100¬∞C.
394.

Plastic articles are normally produced by __________ moulding.

A. green sand
B. injection
C. shell
D. dry sand
Answer» C. shell
395.

Low density polythene as compared to high density polythene is

A. harder
B. tougher
C. chemically inert
D. more flexible
Answer» E.
396.

Nylon-66 compared to nylon-6 has

A. lower melting point.
B. more abrasion resistant properties.
C. higher hardness.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» D. all (a), (b) and (c).
397.

Glyptal used in the manufacture of paints & lacquers is a __________ polymer.

A. polyamide
B. polystyrene
C. polyester
D. polyacrylonitrile
Answer» D. polyacrylonitrile
398.

Adipic acid is an intermediate in the manufacture of

A. perspex
B. nylon-66
C. polystyrene
D. bakelite
Answer» C. polystyrene
399.

Most commonly used rubber vulcanisation agent is

A. sulphur
B. bromine
C. platinum
D. alumina
Answer» B. bromine
400.

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