Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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1.

Terylene is a polyamide.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

What are the monomers of dacron?

A. Ethane-1,2-diol and terephthalic acid
B. Ethylene glycol and phthalic acid
C. 1,3-Butadiene and terephthalic acid
D. Ethylene glycol and 1,3-butadiene
Answer» B. Ethylene glycol and phthalic acid
3.

Which of the following is used in non-stick pans?

A. HDP
B. LDP
C. Teflon
D. Orlon
Answer» D. Orlon
4.

Polymerisation of vinyl cyanide with peroxide catalyst forms _______

A. PVC
B. PAN
C. PET
D. HDP
Answer» C. PET
5.

Which of the following is not suitable for the polymerisation of ethene to form high-density polythene?

A. Presence of Ziegler-Natta catalyst
B. Temperature of 500K
C. Pressure of 7 atmospheres
D. Hydrocarbon solvent
Answer» C. Pressure of 7 atmospheres
6.

LDP is used in the making of electrical wires.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding LDP and HDP?

A. Both have different monomers
B. Both have same structures
C. Both have similar preparation conditions
D. Both are chemically inert
Answer» E.
8.

Identify the chain initiation step of the polymerisation of ethene in the presence of benzoyl peroxide initiator, from the following?

A. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub> + C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>
B. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub> + C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>
C. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub> = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-(-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-)<sub>n</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>
D. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-(-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-)<sub>n</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub> + C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-(-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-)<sub>n</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub> = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-(-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-)<sub>n</sub>-C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>
Answer» B. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub> + C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>
9.

In free radical mechanism, the step in which two very large free radicals combine with each other is called the _______ step.

A. chain initiating
B. chain propagating
C. chain growth
D. chain terminating
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following is not a suitable initiator for free radical addition polymerisation reaction?

A. Acetyl peroxide
B. Benzoyl peroxide
C. tert-Butyl peroxide
D. Benzoquinone
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following is not a type of addition polymerisation?

A. Free radical polymerisation
B. Polycondensation polymerisation
C. Anionic polymerisation
D. Cationic polymerisation
Answer» C. Anionic polymerisation
12.

Which of the following cannot undergo addition polymerisation?

A. Ethane
B. Ethene
C. Propylene
D. Vinyl benzene
Answer» B. Ethene
13.

Addition polymerisation is also known as _________

A. copolymerisation
B. homopolymerisation
C. step growth polymerisation
D. chain growth polymerisation
Answer» E.