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201.

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

A. aluminium triethyl activated with TiCl₄
B. platinum
C. molybdenum
D. Nickel
Answer» B. platinum
202.

The synthetic fibres produced from __________ are known as rayon.

A. lignin
B. cellulose
C. polyamides
D. ethylene glycol
Answer» C. polyamides
203.

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.
204.

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
205.

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
206.

__________ nozzles are used in continuous casting of steel.

A. Zircon
B. Thoria
C. Carborundum
D. Beryllia
Answer» B. Thoria
207.

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.
208.

__________ polythene is most prone to stress-cracking

A. High density
B. Low density
C. Cross-linked
D. Linear low density
Answer» B. Low density
209.

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
210.

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).
211.

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
212.

Styrene butadiene rubber is commercially manufactured by

A. bulk polymerisation
B. suspension polymerisation
C. solution polymerisation
D. emulsion polymerisation
Answer» E.
213.

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.
214.

__________ is a homopolymer.

A. Neoprene
B. Bakelite
C. Nylon-66
D. Terylene
Answer» B. Bakelite
215.

Buna-N is also called

A. butyl rubber
B. nitrile rubber
C. neoprene
D. thiokol
Answer» C. neoprene
216.

The physical state in which polymers exist is

A. melts & rubber like state.
B. amorphous glassy state.
C. partially crystalline state.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
217.

The organic acid monomer in nylon 66 is

A. sebasic acid
B. terephthalic acid
C. adipic acid
D. benzoic acid
Answer» D. benzoic acid
218.

The monomer of natural rubber is

A. DMT
B. isoprene
C. 2 methyl-1-propene
D. both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
219.

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

A. vinyl acetate
B. vinyl chloride
C. propylene
D. styrene
Answer» D. styrene
220.

Vulcanisation of raw rubber makes it

A. soft
B. less elastic
C. plastic
D. tacky
Answer» C. plastic
221.

Which of the following additives are added to plastics to make it impervious to X-rays ?

A. Asbestos
B. Barium salt
C. Carborundum
D. Phthalic acid
Answer» C. Carborundum
222.

Buna-S is also known as

A. teflon
B. PTFE
C. SBR
D. polycrylates
Answer» D. polycrylates
223.

__________ is a natural fibre.

A. Cellulose
B. Dacron
C. Nylon-6
D. none of these
Answer» B. Dacron
224.

Addition of plasticisers to polymers results in partial neutralisation of intermolecular forces of attraction between the macro-molecules thereby increasing its

A. tensile strength
B. chemical resistance
C. flexibility
D. all (a), (b) & (c)
Answer» D. all (a), (b) & (c)
225.

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.
226.

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
227.

Which of the following is a natural polyamide fibre.

A. Wool
B. Silk
C. Cotton
D. None of these
Answer» B. Silk
228.

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
229.

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

A. polyamide
B. polystyrene
C. polyester
D. polyacrylonitrile
Answer» D. polyacrylonitrile
230.

Buna-S is also called

A. polyurathane
B. SBR
C. teflon
D. bakelite
Answer» C. teflon
231.

Which of the following polymers is used for making a non stick coating on frying pans ?

A. Bakelite
B. Teflon
C. Perspex
D. PVC
Answer» C. Perspex
232.

Phosphates (e.g., triceresyl, tributyl, tetrabutyl, tripheyl etc.) are added to polymers to act as

A. hardeners
B. anti-shrinkage agents
C. plasticisers
D. transparency improver
Answer» D. transparency improver
233.

Orlan fibre which is used as a wool sub stitute is

A. an amorphous polymer.
B. a natural polymeric fibre.
C. polyacrylonitrile.
D. polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).
Answer» D. polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).
234.

Phenol formaldehyde is produced by condensation polymerisation. It is also known as

A. teflon
B. bakelite
C. polyester
D. nylon-66
Answer» C. polyester
235.

Commercial production of polypropylene employs __________ polymerisation.

A. emulsion
B. suspension
C. solution
D. bulk
Answer» D. bulk
236.

Polyurathane can not be used for making

A. mattresses & foam
B. coating material
C. adhesives
D. bottles
Answer» E.
237.

Which of the following is stretched into fibres ?

A. Saturated polyester
B. Unsaturated polyester
C. Isoprene
D. Bakelite
Answer» B. Unsaturated polyester
238.

Neoprene is rendered non-inflammable, because of

A. its cross-linked structure.
B. its linear chain structure.
C. the presence of chlorine atoms in its monomer.
D. the absence of chlorine atoms in its monomer.
Answer» D. the absence of chlorine atoms in its monomer.
239.

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is known as

A. bakelite
B. teflon
C. perspex
D. nylon-6
Answer» D. nylon-6
240.

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.
241.

__________ tubes are good substitude for human blood vessels onrheart by-pass operation.

A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Teflon/dacron
D. Polystyrene
Answer» D. Polystyrene
242.

Low pressure Zeigler process for the manufacture of polythene uses a catalyst which is

A. Ni
B. V₂O₅
C. Fe
D. aluminium triethyl combined with titanium tetrachloride
Answer» E.
243.

Nitrile rubber is produced by the polymerisation of

A. acrylonitrile & butadiene.
B. acrylonitrile & styrene.
C. isobutylene & isoprene.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. acrylonitrile & styrene.
244.

Condensation polymerisation of __________ produces bakelite.

A. propylene
B. phenol & formaldehyde
C. phenol & acetaldehyde
D. urea & formaldehyde
Answer» C. phenol & acetaldehyde
245.

Dacron is a/an

A. polyester
B. unsaturated polyester
C. polyamide
D. inorganic polymer
Answer» B. unsaturated polyester
246.

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.
247.

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
248.

Thermocole (expanded polystyrene) is not used for

A. low temperature thermal insulation as in refrigerator and air conditioners.
B. accoustic control and ceiling for building.
C. high temperature thermal insulation in furnaces.
D. packing of delicate electronic gadgets.
Answer» D. packing of delicate electronic gadgets.
249.

Plastic articles are normally produced by __________ moulding.

A. green sand
B. injection
C. shell
D. dry sand
Answer» C. shell
250.

Valcunisation of rubber decreases its

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