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izlkn&2 Polymer

1. The biodegradable polymer is

(a) nylon-6, 6 (b) nylon 2-nylon 6
(c) nylon-6 (d) Buna-S

2. Which one of the following structures represents nylon 6, 6 polymer ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(NEET, 2016)

3. Natural rubber has

(a) alternate cis- and trans-configuration
(b) random cis- and trans-configuration
(c) all cis-configuration
(d) all trans-configuration
(NEET, 2016)

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4. Caprolactam is used for the manufacture of
(a) teflon (b) terylene (c) nylon 6, 6 (d) nylon 6
(NEET, 2015)

5. Biodegradable polymer which can be produced from glycine and aminocaproic

acid is
(a) buna-N (b) nylon 6, 6
(c) nylon 2-nylon 6 (d) PHBV
(NEET, 2014)

6. Which one of the following is an example of thermosetting polymer ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
(NEET, 2014)

7. Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to form the polyester

dacron ?
(a) Propylene and para HO—(C6H4)—OH
(b) Benzoic acid and ethanol
(c) Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol
(d) Benzoic acid and para HO—(C6H4)—OH
(NEET, 2014)

8. Nylon is an example of
(a) polyamide (b) polythene
(c) polyester (d) polysaccharide
(NEET, 2013)
9. Which is the monomer of neoprene in the following ?
(a) (b) CH2=CH—C ≡ CH

(c) CH2 = CH—CH = CH2 (d)

(NEET, 2013)

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10. Which one of the following is not a condensation polymer ?
(a) Melamine (b) Glyptal (c) Dacron (d) Neoprene
(NEET, 2012)

11. Which of the following statements is false ?

(a) Artificial silk is derived from cellulose
(b) Nylon-6,6 is an example of elastomer
(c) The repeat unit in natural rubber is isoprene
(d) Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose
(NEET, 2012)

12. Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable polymer ?
(a) CH2 = CH — CN and CH2 = CH—CH = CH2
(b) H2N—CH2—COOH and H2N—(CH2)5—COOH

(c) HO—CH2—CH2—OH and

(d)
(NEET, 2012)

13. Of the following which one is classified as polyester polymer ?

(a) Terylene (b) Bakelite (c) Melamine (d) Nylon-6,6
(NEET, 2011)

14. Which of the following structures represents neoprene polymer ?

(a) (b)

(c) (d)
(NEET, 2010)

15. Structures of some common polymers are given. Which one is not correctly
presented ?
(a) Neoprene-

(b) Terylene -

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(c) Nylon 6, 6 -

(d) Teflon -
(NEET, 2009)

16. Which one of the following statements is not true ?

(a) Buna-S is a copolymer of butadiene and styrene
(b) Natural rubber is a 1,4-polymer of isoprene
(c) In vulcanization, the formation of sulphur bridges between different chains
make rubber harder and stronger
(d) Natural rubber has the trans-configuration at every double bond.
(NEET, 2008)

17. Which one of the following polymers is prepared by condensation polymerisation

?
(a) Teflon (b) Natural rubber
(c) Styrene (d) Nylon-6, 6
(NEET, 2007)

18. is a
(a) homopolymer (b) copolymer
(c) addition polymer (d) thermosetting polymer
(NEET, 2007)
19. The monomer of the polymer

is

(a) (b) CH3CH = CHCH3

(c) CH3CH = CH2 (d) (CH3)2C = C(CH3)2

(NEET, 2005)
20. Which one of the following is a chain growth polymer ?
(a) Starch (b) Nucleic acid
(c) Polystyrene (d) Protein
(NEET, 2004)

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21. Acrilan is a hard, horny and a high melting material. Which one of the following
represents its structure ?

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(NEET, 2003)

22. Which one of the following monomers gives the polymer neoprene on
polymerization ?
(a) CH2 = CHCl (b) CCl2 = CCl2

(c) (d) CF2 = CF2

(NEET, 2003)

23. Monomer of is

(a) 2-methylpropene (b) styrene

(c) propylene (d) ethene
(NEET, 2002)

24. Cellulose is polymer of

(a) glucose (b) fructose (c) ribose (d) sucrose
(NEET, 2002)

25. Which of the following is not correctly matched ?

(a) Neoprene :

(b) Nylon-6,6 :

(c) Terylene :

(d) PMMA :

(NEET, 2001)

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26. CF2 = CF2 is monomer of
(a) teflon (b) orlon (c) polythene (d) nylon-6
(NEET, 2000)

27. Which compound forms linear polymer due to

(a) H2O (b) NH3 (c) HF (d) HCl
(NEET, 2000)

28. Natural rubber is a polymer of

(a) styrene (b) ethyne (c) butadiene (d) isoprene
(NEET, 1999)

29. Terylene is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and

(a) salicylic acid (b) phthalic acid
(c) benzoic acid (d) terephthalic acid
(NEET, 1999)

30. Which one of the following is used to make 'non-stick' cookware ?

(a) Poly-ethylene terephthalate (b) Polytetrafluoroethylene
(c) PVC (d) Polystyrene
(NEET, 1997)

31. The bakelite is prepared by the reaction between

(a) phenol and formaldehyde (b) tetramethylene glycol
(c) urea and formaldehyde (d) ethylene glycol
(NEET, 1995)

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (c)
6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10. (d)
11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (a)
16. (d) 17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20. (c)
21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (a) 25. (c)
26. (a) 27. (c) 28. (d) 29. (d) 30. (b)
31. (a)

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