Q.1

Pick out the wrong statement regarding the solubility characteristics of high polymers.

  • Greater the degree of cross-linking in the polymer, lesser is its solubility.
  • Polymers having more aliphatic character are more soluble in aliphatic solvents, while those polymers having more aromatic character are more soluble in aromatic solvents.
  • Swelling tendency or solubility of polymers in a particular solvent decreases with increase in molecular weight of the solvent.
  • High molecul ar weight polymers on dissolving gives solution of very low viscosity.
Q.2

A copolymer of vinyl and vinylidine chloride is called

  • treylene
  • orlon
  • saran
  • dacron
Q.3

Epoxy resins (i.e., epoxide polymers)

  • are made by addition polymerisation reaction only.
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  • contain an epoxy group ( ) at the ends of the polymer.
  • are cross-linked polymers only.
  • use emulsion polymerisation methods.
Q.4

Which of the following is not a natural fibre?

  • Silk
  • Viscose rayon
  • Wool
  • Cotton
Q.5

Polyurathane can not be used to make

  • automobile cushion
  • thermal insulation in refrigerator
  • coating and adhesive
  • fibre reinforced plastic (FRP)
Q.6

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

  • polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
  • Polytetraflouroethylene(PTFE).
  • polycarbonates.
  • phenolic resins.
Q.7

__________ is a copolymer.

  • styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
  • Neoprene
  • PVC
  • None of these
Q.8

Epoxy resin is

  • not used for surface coating.
  • a good abrasive.
  • an elastomer.
  • a polyester.
Q.9

Phenol formaldehyde

  • employs addition polymerisation.
  • employs condensation polymerisation.
  • is a monomer.
  • is an abrasive material.
Q.10

Polyesters are manufactured by the polycondensation reaction of

  • dibasic acid with dihydric alcohol.
  • a single monomer.
  • carboxylic acid with ethylene.
  • inorganic acid with ethylene glycol.
Q.11

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is

  • a natural rubber.
  • another name of silicone rubber.
  • a synthetic polymer.
  • a synthetic monomer.
Q.12

Adipic acid is an intermediate in the manufacture of

  • perspex
  • nylon-66
  • polystyrene
  • bakelite
Q.13

Softening point of high density polythene is about __________ °C.

  • 85
  • 135
  • 165
  • 205
Q.14

__________ of SBR is adversely affected, if more quantity of styrene is added to butadiene during its co-polymerisation to produce SBR.

  • Percent elongation
  • Resilience
  • Freezing point
  • Strength
Q.15

Which of the following is the lowest cost plastic commercially available ?

  • Polythene
  • Teflon
  • Bakelite
  • PVC
Q.16

Polycaprolactum (Nylon -is produced by the condensation polymerisation of caprolactum at 240-280°C in which the conversion of caprolactum is about __________ percent.

  • 50
  • 75
  • 90
  • 99
Q.17

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.

  • acrylic
  • polyester
  • nylon 6:6
  • polypropylene
Q.18

__________ is not a condensation polymer.

  • Teflon
  • Nylon-66
  • Dacron
  • Polystyrene
Q.19

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

  • PVC
  • Bakelite
  • PTFE
  • Epoxy resin
Q.20

Terylene is

  • same as dacron
  • a polyester
  • both(a) & (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b)
Q.21

Cross linked polymers formed from bi-and trifuctional groups in which cross-linkage in three dimensions via few chemical bonding across linear chains occur imparts to the polymer __________ properties.

  • thermoplastic
  • thermosetting
  • elastometric
  • brittleness
Q.22

Contact lenses for eyes are made of perspex, which is nothing but

  • polymethylmethacrylate
  • polystyrene
  • unsaturated polyester
  • polypropylene
Q.23

Liners of bags are usually made of

  • polythene
  • PVC
  • polypropylene
  • polyesters
Q.24

Which of the following is an inorganic polymer ?

  • Teflon
  • Perspex
  • Silicones
  • Bakelite
Q.25

Polystyrene is a light, transparent, thermoplastic material used for making

  • toys and combs
  • packaging bags
  • non-sticking utensils
  • electrical insulation
Q.26

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

  • is produced by polycondensation reaction.
  • uses either emulsion or suspension polymerisation methods.
  • can be made thermosetting by adding a plasticiser.
  • softening temperature is 200°C.
Q.27

Which of the following is not a condensation polymer ?

  • Bakelite
  • Melamine polymer
  • Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
  • None of these
Q.28

Thermosetting materials

  • are cross-linked molecules.
  • soften on application of heat.
  • are solvent soluble.
  • none of these.
Q.29

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

  • siloxane elastomers.
  • polyamides.
  • vinyl polymers.
  • urea-formaldehyde resins.
Q.30

Polycaprolactum is

  • nylon-6
  • nylon-66
  • dacron
  • rayon
Q.31

Dacron is a

  • condensation polymerisation product of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid.
  • condensation polymerisation product of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol.
  • thermosetting material.
  • none of these.
Q.32

Polymerisation of poly functional monomers produces polymers having

  • good machanical strength
  • low viscosity
  • low melting point
  • none of these
Q.33

Rexin (also called artificial leather), which is used for making table cover, automobile seat cover, shoes etc. is made by coating thick cloth with molten

  • teflon
  • bakelite
  • SBR
  • PVC
Q.34

Thermosetting plastic materials

  • can be repeatedly melted.
  • is useful for melt casting.
  • can not be melted after forming.
  • is useful for spinning.
Q.35

Viscose rayon is

  • cellulose nitrate
  • regenerated cellulose nitrate
  • regenerated cellulose acetate
  • none of these
Q.36

Hot drink (e.g, tea) cups are usually made of

  • polystyrene
  • polythene
  • polypropylene
  • PVC
Q.37

Nylon-is a polyamide of

  • hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid.
  • adipic acid and methyl amine.
  • vinyl chloride and formaldeyde.
  • none of these.
Q.38

Polymers are

  • micromolecules
  • macromolecules
  • sub-micromolecules
  • none of these
Q.39

The repeating units of PTFE are

  • Cl2CH-CH3
  • F2 C = CF2
  • F3 C-CF3
  • FClC = CF2
Q.40

Poly Vinyl chloride (PVC) is a __________ material.

  • thermoplastic
  • thermosetting
  • fibrous
  • chemically active
Q.41

__________ moulding is used for shaping of thermosetting plastics exclusively.

  • Compression
  • Injection
  • Transfer
  • Extrusion
Q.42

Linear polymers are normally

  • thermosetting.
  • thermosplastic.
  • elastometric.
  • having extremely high softening point.
Q.43

Alkyd resin e.g., glyptal resin formed by phthalic anhydride and glycerene is not used

  • for surface coating of automobiles & air crafts.
  • for fibre making.
  • as plasticiser for PVC & nitrocellulose.
  • for film forming materials.
Q.44

Cation exchange resins (0.3 to 1 mm size) used in water treatment is prepared from __________ resins.

  • epoxy
  • phenol formaldehyde
  • urea formaldehyde
  • melamine formaldehyde
Q.45

The inter particle forces between linear chains in nylon-are __________ bonds.

  • hydrogen
  • covalant
  • ionic
  • none of these
Q.46

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) which is also known as perspex and is produced by bulk polymerisation of methyl methacrylate is not a __________ polymer.

  • thermoplastic
  • thermosetting
  • linear
  • glass like transparent
Q.47

Most of the fibre forming polymers are crystalline in nature, one of the exceptions being __________ which is amorphous in nature.

  • nylon
  • polyacrylonitrile
  • polypropylene
  • polyester
Q.48

The starting material used for the manufacture of caprolactum is

  • ethyl benzene
  • cyclohexane
  • ethylene glycol
  • DMT
Q.49

Nylonwhich is used for bristles making is superior to nylon6 due to its lower water absorption capacity, is a/an

  • polyester
  • polyamide
  • polyisoprene
  • polystyrene
Q.50

Terylene is a/an

  • addition polymer
  • poly amide
  • homopolymer
  • none of these
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