Chapter 15 Polymers MCQs
Q 1.: Which one of the following is an example of biodegradable polymer ?
(A) Nylon-6
(B) Glyptal
(C) PHBV
(D) Bakelite
Option – C
Q 2.: Which of the following organic compounds polymerises to form the polyester dacron ?
(A) Propylene and Benzoic acid
(B) Benzoic acid and Ethanol
(C) Benzoic acid and Terephthalic acid
(D) Terephthalic acid and Ethylene glycol
Option – D
Q 3.: Natural rubber is a polymer of
(A) cis-isoprene
(B) trans-isoprene
(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’
(D) None of these
Option – A
Q 4.: Nylon is an example of
(A) Polyester
(B) Polysaccharide
(C) Polyamide
(D) Polyethene
Option – C
Q 5.: Of the following which one is classified as polyester polymer ?
(A) Nylon-6,6
(B) Terylene
(C) Bakelite
(D) Melamine
Option – B
Q 6.: Novolac is …………….
(A) Branched polymer
(B) Linear polymer
(C) Cross linked polymer
(D) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’
Option – B
Q 7.: Glyptal polymer is obtained from glycol by reacting with
(A) Malonic acid
(B) Maleic acid
(C) Terephthalic acid
(D) Phthalic acid
Option – D
Q 8.: Which of the following substances is an elastomer ?
(A) Buna-S
(B) Nylon-6
(C) Melamine
(D) trans-isoprene
Option – A
Q 9.: Which of the following polymers is obtained by condensation polymerisation ?
(A) Polyethene
(B) Polystyrene
(C) PVC
(D) Nylon-6,6
Option – D
Q 10.: Nylon-6 is made from
(A) 1,3-Butadiene
(B) Adipic acid
(C) Caprolactam
(D) Hexamethylenediamine
Option – C
Q 11.: Which monomer is used for preparation of orlon ?
(A) CF2=CF2
(B) CH2=CH-CN
(C) CH2=CH-OH
(D) CH2=CH-Cl
Option – B
Q 12.: The catalyst used for manufacturing HDP
(A) Wilkinson catalyst
(B) Raney Nickel catalyst
(C) Ziegler-Natta catalyst
(D) Merrifield resin
Option – C
Q 13.: The rubber, used for manufacturing tyres, is vulcanised with
(A) 3% Sulphur
(B) 7% Sulphur
(C) 1% Sulphur
(D) All of the above can be used
Option – B
Q 14.: What is another name of polyacrylonitrile ?
(A) Orlon
(B) Teflon
(C) Nylon
(D) Buna-N
Option – A
Q 15.: Which one of the following is not a condensation polymer ?
(A) Neoprene
(B) Melamine
(C) Dacron
(D) Glyptal
Option – A
Q 16.: Cellulose diacetate (rayon) is obtained by acetylation of cellulose with _____ in acidic medium.
(A) CH3COOH
(B) CH3CONH2
(C) (CH3CO)2O
(D) CH3COOC2H5
Option – C
Q 17.: Polymer used in bulletproof glass
(A) PMMA
(B) Lexan
(C) Nomex
(D) Kevlar
Option – B
Q 18.: Which one of the following is not a homopolymer polymer ?
(A) Butyl rubber
(B) Polystyrene
(C) PVC
(D) Dacron
Option – D
Q 19.: Which monomer is use for preparation of Nylon-6,10 ?
(A) Hexamethylenediamine and Adipic acid
(B) Hexamethylenediamine and Terephthalic acid
(C) Hexamethylenediamine and Sebacic acid
(D) Hexamethylenediamine and p-Diaminobenzene
Option – C
Q 20.: Which monomers are used for preparation of Nomex ?
(A) m-Diaminobenzene and m-Phthalic acid
(B) p-Diaminobenzene and m-Phthalic acid
(C) m-Diaminobenzene and Terephthalic acid
(D) p-Diaminobenzene and Terephthalic acid
Option – A
Q 21.: Which monomers are used for preparation of Kevlar ?
(A) m-Diaminobenzene and m-Phthalic acid
(B) p-Diaminobenzene and m-Phthalic acid
(C) m-Diaminobenzene and Terephthalic acid
(D) p-Diaminobenzene and Terephthalic acid
Option – D
Q 22.: Which monomers are used for preparation of Terylene ?
(A) m-Diaminobenzene and Terephthalic acid
(B) Ethylene glycol and Terephthalic acid
(C) Ethylene glycol and Adipic acid
(D) Ethylene glycol and Phthalic acid
Option – B
Q 23.: Natural rubber is not used in making footwear for polar regions because
(A) Natural rubber becomes soft at temperature lower than 10 0C
(B) Natural rubber becomes brittle at temperature lower than 10 0C
(C) Natural rubber becomes more elastic at temperature lower than 10 0C
(D) Both ‘B’ and ‘C’
Option – B
Q 24.: A petrol pump hose pipe for delivery of petrol is made up of
(A) Natural rubber
(B) Vulcanised rubber
(C) Butadiene rubber
(D) Neoprene
Option – C
Q 25.: Neoprene is a polymer of
(A) 2-Chlorobuta-1,3-diene
(B) 2-Methylbuta-1,3-diene
(C) 2-Nitrobuta-1,3-diene
(D) 2-phenylbuta-1,3-diene
Option – A
Q 26.: Which of the following is a polymer
(A) Carnauba wax
(B) Bee wax
(C) Paraffin wax
(D) Carbowax
Option – D
Q 27.: Which is an example of thermosetting polymer ?
(A) Polyethene
(B) PVC
(C) Bakelite
(D) Neoprene
Option – C
Q 28.: Plexi glass is a commercial name of
(A) Polymethyl methacrylate
(B) Polyacrylonitrile
(C) Polyethyl acrylate
(D) Glyptal
Option – A
Q 29.: Three dimensional molecules with cross links are formed in case of a
(A) Thermoplastic
(B) Thermosetting plastic
(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’
(D) None of these
Option – B
Q 30.: Which of the following polymers can be used for lubrication and as an insulator ?
(A) PVC
(B) PTFE
(C) SBR
(D) PMMA
Option – B
Q 31.: The vulcanised rubber has
(A) High water absorption, resistant to oxidation and good elasticity
(B) Low water absorption, susceptible to oxidation and good elasticity
(C) Low water absorption, resistant to oxidation and no elasticity
(D) Low water absorption, resistant to oxidation and good elasticity
Option – D
Q 32.: The monomer of Buna-S rubber are
(A) Vinyl chloride and Butadiene
(B) Isoprene and Butadiene
(C) Styrene and Butadiene
(D) Acrylonitrile and Butadiene
Option – C
Q 33.: The synthetic polymer which resembles natural rubber is
(A) Neoprene
(B) Chloroprene
(C) Glyptal
(D) Nylon
Option – A
Q 34.: Which of the following statements is not true ?
(A) In vulcanisation, the formation of sulphur bridges between different chains make rubber harder and stronger
(B) Natural rubber has the trans-configuration at every double bond
(C) Buna-S is a copolymer of Butadiene and Styrene
(D) Natural rubber is a 1,4-polymer of isoprene
Option – B
Q 35.: Which polymer of polyamide type is prepared by self-condensation reaction ?
(A) Nylon-6
(B) Nylon-6,6
(C) Nylon-6,10
(D) Nylon-2-Nylon-6
Option – A
Q 36.: Which of the following polymers does not involve cross-linkages?
(A) Bakelite
(B) Vulcanised rubber
(C) Melamine
(D) Teflon
Option – D
Q 37.: Composition of Ziegler-Natta catalyst is
(A) (C2H5)3Al + TiCl2
(B) (C2H5)3Al + TiCl4
(C) (CH3)3Al + TiCl2
(D) (CH3)3Al + TiCl4
Option – B
Q 38.: Which polymer is used by dentists to fill a tooth after a root canal procedure ?
(A) Kevlar
(B) Nomex
(C) Natural rubber
(D) Gutta percha
Option – D
Q 39.: Dacron is an example of
(A) Polyesters
(B) Polyamides
(C) Polypropenes
(D) Polyacrylnitrile
Option – A
Q 40.: Teflon and neoprene are the examples of
(A) Co-polymers
(B) Condensation polymers
(C) Homo-polymers
(D) Both ‘B’ and ‘C’
Option – C