Explore topic-wise MCQs in Polymer Engineering.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Polymer Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which curve represents the gel formation in the following graph, for a trifunctional polycondensation

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
2.

The Carothers’ equation is used to predict the extent of polycondensation reaction at which the average degree of polymerization Xn, becomes infinite. State true or false.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Why is it advisable to stop the reaction nearly 10-15% earlier the critical reaction completion?

A. cross-linking occurs
B. to avoid damage of reaction bowl
C. insoluble, bad quality product is obtained
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
4.

The Carothers’ equation is used to predict the extent of polycondensation reaction at which the average degree of polymerization Xn, becomes infinite. State true or false.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following assumptions fail taking into account the example of glycerol?

A. equal reactivity of functional groups
B. intramolecular cyclization reactions are forbidden
C. all of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. intramolecular cyclization reactions are forbidden
6.

What is the critical value of probability for trifunctional branch unit?

A. 1
B. 0.5
C. 0.25
D. 0.7
Answer» C. 0.25
7.

What does f in the expression for critical probability that the branched unit is linked to another branched unit, represents?

A. average functionality
B. functionality of branched units
C. functionality of monomer
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. functionality of monomer
8.

The cross linking established by linking the branched units leads to three dimensional structure which gives rise to the phenomenon of gelation of reaction mixture. State true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
9.

How does the viscosity vary with the onset of gelation of reaction mixture?

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. decreases