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Polymer Technology MCQs : This section focuses on the "Polymer Technology". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Polymer Technology skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.




Question 1

__________ is not a polyester fibre.

A. Terylene
B. Dacron
C. Nylon
D. Polyacrylonitrite

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Question 2

__________ resins are produced by the condensation polymerisation of formaldehyde with urea or melamine.

A. Epoxy
B. Amino
C. Alkyd
D. Phenolic

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Question 3

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

A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Teflon/dacron
D. Polystyrene

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Question 4

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. Oct-30
C. 250-280
D. 500-600

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Question 5

Automobile steering wheels are normally made of

A. cellulose acetate
B. cellulose nitrate
C. PVC
D. high density polythene

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Question 6

Buna-S is a __________ material.

A. fibrous
B. plastic
C. resinous
D. rubbery

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Question 7

Buna-S is also known as

A. teflon
B. PTFE
C. SBR
D. polycrylates

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Question 8

Caprolactum, a raw material for the manufacture of nylon-6, is produced from

A. phenol
B. naphthalene
C. benzene
D. pyridine

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Question 9

Celluloid is

A. cellulose acetate
B. regenerated cellulose
C. cellulose nitrate
D. cellulose acetate butyrate

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Question 10

Cellulose is the main contituent of most __________ fibres.

A. acrylic
B. spandex
C. synthetic
D. natural

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Question 11

Dacron (or terylene) fibres as compared to nylon fibres have

A. better heat & acid resistant properties.
B. poorer resistance to alkalis.
C. poorer dyeability.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).

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Question 12

Dacron is a/an

A. polyester
B. unsaturated polyester
C. polyamide
D. inorganic polymer

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Question 13

Density of high density polythene is about __________ gm/c.c.

A. 1.18
B. 1.05
C. 0.95
D. 0.99

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Question 14

Due to its excellent permeability to air/gas and oxidation resistance, the tubes of automobile tyres is made of

A. cold SBR
B. butyl rubber
C. Bunai N
D. Buna S

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Question 15

Fillers such as zinc oxide and carbon black are added to the crude natural rubber before vulcanisation in order to improve its

A. elasticity
B. strength
C. plasticity
D. weathering characteristics

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Question 16

In a cross linked polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to constitute a three dimensional network. Which of the following is a cross-linked polymer ?

A. Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde)
B. Polyester
C. Polythene
D. Nylon-6

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Question 17

Lavatory cisterns are normally made of

A. expanded polystyrene
B. saturated polyester
C. perspex
D. PVC

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Question 18

Mastication of rubber means

A. its softening.
B. a treatment to retard its deterioration due to oxidation.
C. improving its curing rate.
D. depression of its freezing point.

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Question 19

Natural rubber is obtained from latex, which is a colloidal dispersion of rubber in water. Which of the following is used as a coagulant in latex ?

A. Ammonium alum
B. Potassium alum
C. both a & b
D. neither a nor b

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Question 20

Neoprene is a

A. monomer
B. synthetic rubber
C. polyester
D. none of these

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Question 21

Neoprene is chemically known as

A. polybutandiene
B. styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
C. polyurethane
D. poly chloroprene

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Question 22

Neoprene is the trade name of

A. polyurethane
B. phenol formaldehyde
C. polychlorophrene
D. styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)

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Question 23

Neoprene which is used for making shoe heels & belts is superior to natural rubber in its stability to aerial oxidation and resistance to oils & other solvents. The monomer used for making neoprene is

A. chloroethane
B. chlorophrene
C. isoprene
D. none of these

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Question 24

Nitrile rubber is produced by the polymerisation of

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

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Question 25

Nylon-6 is manufactured from

A. caprolactum.
B. adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine.
C. maleic anhydride and hexamethylene diamine.
D. sebasic acid and hexamethylene diamine.

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Question 26

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).

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Question 27

Out of all the elastomers, natural rubber has the longest elongation range & flexibility of the order of __________ percent.

A. 1-1000
B. 1000-1500
C. 1500-2000
D. 2000-2500

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Question 28

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.

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Question 29

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).

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Question 30

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is known as

A. bakelite
B. teflon
C. perspex
D. nylon-6

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Question 31

Reaction of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol produces

A. nylon-6
B. dacron
C. polyester
D. PVC

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Question 32

SBR is produced by the copolymerisation of butadiene & styrene by employing emulsion polymerisation. The weight ratio of styrene and butadiene is maintained at

A. 01:03
B. 03:01
C. 01:02
D. 02:01

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Question 33

Starting material for the production of SBR is

A. ethyl alcohol
B. ethylene
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)

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Question 34

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has

A. poor tensile strength.
B. poorer resistance.
C. greater amount of heat build up heavy loading.
D. all (a), (b) ana (c).

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Question 35

The main use of butadiene is

A. as a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester.
B. in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
C. as an anti-skimming agent in paint.
D. none of these.

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Question 36

The monomer of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) is

A. chloroethene
B. ethylene dichloride
C. ethyl chloride
D. chloroform

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Question 37

The organic acid monomer in nylon 66 is

A. sebasic acid
B. terephthalic acid
C. adipic acid
D. benzoic acid

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Question 38

The synthetic fibres produced from __________ are known as rayon.

A. lignin
B. cellulose
C. polyamides
D. ethylene glycol

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Question 39

Thiokol is nothing but

A. polysulphide rubber
B. polyamide fibre
C. engineering plastic
D. exponded polystyrene

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Question 40

Trade name of __________ is neoprene.

A. polychloroprene
B. polyisoprene
C. polytetraflouroethylene
D. poly vinyl acetate

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Question 41

Transistor parts and refrigerator components are normally made of

A. polystyrene
B. polyester
C. high density polythene
D. polyurathane

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Question 42

Tubeless tyres are made of __________ rubber, which is a co-polymer of isoprene & isobutylene.

A. nitrile
B. silicone
C. neoprene
D. butyl

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Question 43

Vinyl flooring is done using __________ sheets.

A. polypropylene
B. PVC
C. polythene
D. polyvinyl acetate

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Question 44

Visco-elastic behaviour exhibited by plastics is a __________ like behaviour.

A. solid
B. liquid
C. combination of solid & liquid
D. neither solid nor liquid

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Question 45

Which of the following is a copolymer ?

A. PVC
B. Bakelite
C. Polythene
D. Teflon

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Question 46

Which of the following is generally not used as eord for synthetic rubber tyre casing ?

A. Dacron
B. Nylon
C. Cellulose
D. None of these

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Question 47

Which of the following low molecular weight (<104 ), soft & waxy polymer is used in chewing gum ?

A. Cellulose acetate
B. Polyvinyl acetate
C. Thiokol
D. PVC

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Question 48

Which of the following polymers belong to the class of formaldehyde resin ?

A. Melamine resins
B. Teflon
C. Dacron
D. None of these

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Question 49

Which of the following polymers has the tendency of decomposing before melting ?

A. Polystyrene
B. Nylon
C. PVC
D. None of these

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Question 50

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

A. vinyl acetate
B. vinyl chloride
C. propylene
D. styrene

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Question 51

Commercial production of polypropylene employs __________ polymerisation.

A. Emulsion
B. Suspension
C. Solution
D. Bulk

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Question 52

Amino resins are used in paper treatment to improve its

A. Wet tear and bursting strength
B. Folding endurance
C. Wet rub resistance
D. All of the above

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Question 53

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

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Question 54

Phenol formaldehyde

A. Employs addition polymerisation
B. Employs condensation polymerisation
C. Is a monomer
D. Is an abrasive material

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Question 55

Phthalic anhydride is used

A. In making PVC
B. As plasticisers
C. In insecticides manufacture
D. For making nylon-6

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Question 56

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Polymeric fibres are never produced by addition polymerisation
B. Property of tackiness is exhibited by uncured rubber
C. Sharp melting point is not observed in thermoplastic polymers
D. Polythene generally has an excellent resistance to ultra violet rays

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Question 57

Polycaprolactum is

A. Nylon-6
B. Nylon-66
C. Dacron
D. Rayon

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Question 58

Polycaprolactum is nothing but

A. Orlon
B. Nylon 6, 6
C. Nylon 6
D. Saran

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Question 59

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.

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Elastometric
D. Brittleness

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Question 60

__________ is produced by polymerisation of chloroprene.

A. Thiokol (a polysulphide rubber)
B. Butyl rubber
C. Neoprene
D. Polyurathane rubber

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Question 61

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

A. Percent elongation
B. Resilience
C. Freezing point
D. Strength

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Question 62

Polymers are

A. Micromolecules
B. Macromolecules
C. Sub-micromolecules
D. None of these

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Question 63

Polythene is a/an

A. Addition polymerisation product
B. Condensation polymerisation product
C. Thermosetting material
D. None of these

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Question 64

Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a

A. Cation/anion exchanger
B. Water soluble adhesive
C. Textile fibre
D. Non-sticky coating on frying pans

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Question 65

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

A. Is produced by polycondensation reaction
B. Uses either emulsion or suspension polymerisation methods
C. Can be made thermosetting by adding a plasticiser
D. Softening temperature is 200°C

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Question 66

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

A. Polyamide
B. Polystyrene
C. Polyester
D. Polyacrylonitrile

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Question 67

Nylon 6, 10 which is used for bristles making is superior to nylon 6, 6 due to its lower water absorption capacity, is a/an

A. Polyester
B. Polyamide
C. Polyisoprene
D. Polystyrene

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Question 68

__________ polymer is used for making unbreakable crockery.

A. Thermoplastic
B. Melamine
C. Addition
D. None of these

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Question 69

Poly Vinyl chloride (PVC) is a __________ material.

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Fibrous
D. Chemically active

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Question 70

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

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

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Question 71

Rain coats are made of

A. Neoprene
B. PVC
C. Polyurathane
D. SBR

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Question 72

Rayon is a __________ fibre.

A. Cellulosic
B. Polyamide
C. Polyester
D. Natural

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Question 73

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

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Question 74

In condensation polymerisation as compared to addition polymerisation

A. The monomers are unsaturated compounds
B. No co-product is lost
C. The monomers contain two functional groups
D. Generally only one monomer is involved

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Question 75

Molecular weight of a polymer is equal to the molecular weight of the repeat unit multiplied by the degree of polymerisation. What is the molecular weight of poly vinyl chloride (PVC), if its degree of polymerisation is 800?

A. 50000
B. 51600
C. 49200
D. 50800

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Question 76

Terylene is a/an

A. Addition polymer
B. Poly amide
C. Homopolymer
D. None of these

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Question 77

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is

A. A natural rubber
B. Another name of silicone rubber
C. A synthetic polymer
D. A synthetic monomer

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Question 78

In nylon-6, the number 6 represents the total number of

A. Carbon atoms in the ring
B. Carbon atoms in the linear polymer chain
C. Nitrogen atoms in the ring
D. Hydrogen atoms in the ring

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Question 79

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

A. For surface coating of automobiles & air crafts
B. For fibre making
C. As plasticiser for PVC & nitrocellulose
D. For film forming materials

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Question 80

Adipic acid is an intermediate in the manufacture of

A. Perspex
B. Nylon-66
C. Polystyrene
D. Bakelite

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Question 81

Poly tetra flouro ethylene (PTFE) is known as

A. Dacron
B. Teflon
C. Bakelite
D. Celluloid

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Question 82

The major constituent of laminate of safety glass, which holds the broken glass, pieces in their places during accident (and thus minimises the danger from flying glass fragments) is

A. Polyvinyl alcohol
B. Polyvinyl acetale
C. Polyvinyl butyral
D. PVC

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Question 83

Melamine formaldehyde resin which has a very high anti tacking properties, is not used for the

A. Electrical insulation purpose
B. Tanning of leather
C. Strengthening of plaster of paris
D. Decorative laminates

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Question 84

Liners of bags are usually made of

A. Polythene
B. PVC
C. Polypropylene
D. Polyesters

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Question 85

Styrene butadiene rubber is commercially manufactured by

A. Bulk polymerisation
B. Suspension polymerisation
C. Solution polymerisation
D. Emulsion polymerisation

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Question 86

Styrene which is a monomer for the production of polystyrene, is commercially produced by the

A. Catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene
B. Dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation
C. Reacting ethylene oxide with acetal-dehyde
D. Fermentation of starch

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Question 87

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. For the manufacture of styrene, the major raw materials are benzene and ethylene
B. One inportant copolymer of styrene is SBR, which is widely used in the manufacture of automobile tyres
C. Manufacture of phenol by chloroben-zene-eaustic process involves. The chlorination of benzene, causticisation and hydrolysis
D. Phenol manufacture by chlorobenzene-caustic process is competitive even when low cost chlorine is not available

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Question 88

Which of the following is not a condensation polymer?

A. Bakelite
B. Melamine polymer
C. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
D. None of these

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Question 89

Bristles of tooth brushes are made of

A. Nylon-6
B. Nylon-66
C. Polystyrene
D. PVC

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Question 90

Valcunisation of rubber decreases its

A. Tensile strength
B. Resistance to organic solvents
C. Tackiness
D. Working temperature range

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Question 91

Silicone is a/an

A. Monomer
B. Inorganic polymer
C. Thermoplastic material
D. A natural polymer

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Question 92

Alkyd resin can not be used for making

A. Plasticiser
B. Paint & varnish
C. Fibres
D. Film forming materials

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Question 93

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

A. Bakelite
B. Teflon
C. Perspex
D. PVC

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Question 94

Synthetic rubber

A. Deforms, if stretched to double of its original dimension
B. Is brittle at low temperature
C. Is softer at higher temperature
D. Is highly permeable to air & water and is readily attacked by chemicals & atmospheric gases

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Question 95

Which of the following is generally not used as eord for synthetic rubber tyre casing?

A. Dacron
B. Nylon
C. Cellulose
D. None of these

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Question 96

Teflon is

A. Phenol formaldehyde
B. An inorganic polymer
C. Polytetra florouethylene (PTFE)
D. A monomer

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Question 97

Terylene is

A. Same as dacron
B. A polyester
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B

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Question 98

Polycondensation of saturated dicarboxylic acid with polyhydric alcohol produces

A. Epoxy resin
B. Polyamide
C. Alkyd resin
D. Phenolic resin

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Question 99

Which of the following is a copolymer?

A. PVC
B. Bakelite
C. Polythene
D. Teflon

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Question 100

Which of the following is a copolymer?

A. Polystyrene
B. SBR
C. P.T.F.E.
D. Polypropylene

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Question 101

In a co-polymer, the repeating units contain two different monomers. Which of the following is a copolymer?

A. PTFE
B. Buna-S
C. PMMA
D. Polycaprolactum

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Question 102

The main use of butadiene is

A. As a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester
B. In the manufacture of synthetic rubber
C. As an anti-skimming agent in paint
D. None of these

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Question 103

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

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Question 104

Thermoplastic resins usually

A. Remain hard as long as they are hot
B. Can not be reclaimed from waste
C. Permanent setting resins
D. Less brittle than thermosetting resins

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Question 105

Thermosetting materials

A. Are cross-linked molecules
B. Soften on application of heat
C. Are solvent soluble
D. None of these

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Question 106

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Addition polymers are generally formed by chain growth polymerisation
B. Condensation polymers are generally formed by step growth polymerisation
C. Teflon is formed by step growth polymerisation
D. Bakelite is formed by step growth polymerisation

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Question 107

Thermosplastic materials

A. Do not soften on application of heat
B. Are heavily branched molecules
C. Are solvent insoluble
D. None of these

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Question 108

__________ practically possess no elasticity.

A. Vulcanite or ebonite
B. Spandex fibre
C. Polysulphide rubber
D. Epoxy resin

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Question 109

Nylon 6 as compared to nylon 6, 6 has lower

A. Abrasion resistance
B. Thermal stability
C. Adhesion to rubber
D. Hardness

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Question 110

In a linear polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to form long straight chains. The cross linked or branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher

A. Densities
B. Melting point
C. Tensile strength
D. Hardness, rigidity & brittleness

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Question 111

Branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher

A. Density
B. Tensile strength
C. Melting point
D. Degree of irregularity in atomic packing

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Question 112

The rate controlling step in the manufacture of silicone rubber is the

A. Polymer termination step
B. Condensation of siloxane to silicone
C. Initial hydrolysis of silicone monomer
D. None of these

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Question 113

Tyres are made by

A. Injection moulding
B. Extrusion
C. Rotational moulding
D. Compression moulding

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Question 114

Natural rubber is obtained from latex, which is a colloidal dispersion of rubber in water. Which of the following is used as a coagulant in latex?

A. Ammonium alum
B. Potassium alum
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B

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Question 115

Viscose rayon is

A. Cellulose nitrate
B. Regenerated cellulose nitrate
C. Regenerated cellulose acetate
D. None of these

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Question 116

Vulcanisation of rubber

A. Decreases its tensile strength
B. Increases its ozone & oxygen reactivity
C. Increases its oil & solvent resistance
D. Converts its plasticity into elasticity

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Question 117

Which of the following is an inorganic polymer?

A. Teflon
B. Perspex
C. Silicones
D. Bakelite

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Question 118

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

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Question 119

Low density polythene as compared to high density polythene is

A. Harder
B. Tougher
C. Chemically inert
D. More flexible

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Question 120

Dacron is a

A. Condensation polymerisation product of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
B. Condensation polymerisation product of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol
C. Thermosetting material
D. None of these

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Question 121

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer, which is produced by blending styrene-acrylonitfile copolymer with butadiene based elastomer, is a/an

A. Rigid foam
B. Engineering plastic
C. Thermosetting polymer
D. Spongy rubber

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Question 122

__________ are produced by reacting polybasic acid (e.g. phthalic anhydride) with polyhydric alcohol (e.g., glycerol).

A. Unsaturated polyester
B. Alkyd resins
C. Saturated polyester
D. Amino resins

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Question 123

Collapsible tubes for tooth paste are produced by __________ extrusion.

A. Direct
B. Indirect
C. Impact
D. None of these

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Question 124

Nitrile rubber is produced by the polymerisation of

A. Acrylonitrile & butadiene
B. Acrylonitrile & styrene
C. Isobutylene & isoprene
D. None of these

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Question 125

Cellulose content in bomboo fibre is about __________ percent.

A. 10
B. 20
C. 50
D. 85

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Question 126

Buna-N is also called

A. Butyl rubber
B. Nitrile rubber
C. Neoprene
D. Thiokol

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Question 127

__________ is a copolymer.

A. Nylon-66
B. Polyrophylene
C. PVC
D. Poly tetra flouro ethylene

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Question 128

The conversion of caprolactum in the above case is about __________ percent.

A. 25
B. 50
C. 70
D. 90

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Question 129

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

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Linear
D. Glass like transparent

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Question 130

The monomer of natural rubber is

A. DMT
B. Isoprene
C. 2 methyl-1-propene
D. Both B and C

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Question 131

Polyesters are manufactured by the polycondensation reaction of

A. Dibasic acid with dihydric alcohol
B. A single monomer
C. Carboxylic acid with ethylene
D. Inorganic acid with ethylene glycol

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Question 132

Which of the following has the weakest intermolecular forces?

A. Polyisoprene
B. Nylon-66
C. Polystyrene
D. Bakelite

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Question 133

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

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Question 134

Ebonite is a/an

A. Highly vulcanised rubber
B. Natural rubber
C. Unvulcanised raw rubber
D. Adhesive

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Question 135

Identify the group in which all the polymers mentioned can be used to make fibres.

A. Butadiene copolymers, Polyamides, Urea aldehyde
B. Cellulose derivatives, Polyisoprene, Polyethylene
C. Cellulose derivatives, Polyamides, Polyurathane
D. Polypropylene, Poly vinyl chloride, Silicon

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Question 136

Acrylonitrile is mainly used in the __________ industry.

A. Polymer
B. Printing
C. Dyeing
D. Photographic

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Question 137

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

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Question 138

Molecular weights of plastics ranges from

A. 1000 to 5000
B. 5000 to 1000
C. 20000 to 25000
D. 10⁹ to l0¹¹

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Question 139

Elastomers are

A. Thermosetting material
B. Exemplified by protein derivatives
C. Having high flexural strength
D. Having very high tensile strength and heat resistance

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Question 140

Non sulphonated hard bakelites are not used for making

A. Ion-exchange resins
B. Fountain pen barrels
C. Formica table tops
D. Combs

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Question 141

Polyhexamethylene adipimide is also known as

A. Bakelite
B. Nylon-66
C. Epoxy resin
D. Silicone rubber

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Question 142

Polymerisation process in which two or more monomers of chemically different nature take part is called

A. Copolymerisation
B. Addition polymerisation
C. Chain polymerisation
D. None of these

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Question 143

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

A. Epoxy
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Urea formaldehyde
D. Melamine formaldehyde

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Question 144

Epoxy resin is

A. Not used for surface coating
B. A good abrasive
C. An elastomer
D. A polyester

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Question 145

Which of the following rubbers has the widest service temperature range (-75 to 275°C) ?

A. Butyl rubber
B. Silicon rubber
C. Nitrile rubber
D. Silicone rubber

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Question 146

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

A. Teflon
B. Bakelite
C. Polyester
D. Nylon-66

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Question 147

Condensation polymerisation of formaldehyde with __________ does not produce phenolic resin.

A. Resorcinol
B. Phenol
C. Para-cresol
D. Melamine

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Question 148

Epoxy resins (i.e., epoxide polymers)

A. Are made by addition polymerisation reaction only
B. Contain an epoxy group ( ##### ) at the ends of the polymer
C. Are cross-linked polymers only
D. Use emulsion polymerisation methods

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Question 149

Condensation of bisphenol A with phosgene produces __________ which possess very good heat resistance.

A. Polyurathane
B. Polysulphone
C. Polycarbonate
D. Polyester

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Question 150

Polyvinyl acetate is never used for making

A. Moulded articles
B. Fibres
C. Adhesives
D. All of the above

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Question 151

Properties of a polymer is affected by the

A. Chain length
B. Intermolecular forces
C. Branching & cross-linking
D. All of the above

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Question 152

Which of the following polymers has the tendency of decomposing before melting?

A. Polystyrene
B. Nylon
C. PVC
D. None of these

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Question 153

Thermal pyrolysis of ethylene dichloride produces

A. Trichlorethylene
B. Vinyl chloride
C. Ethanol amine
D. Ethylene oxide

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Question 154

Molecular weight of polymers are in the range of

A. 10 to 10³
B. 10²-10⁷
C. 10⁷-10⁹
D. 10⁹-10¹¹

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Question 155

Vulcanisation of rubber does not increase its

A. Elasticity
B. Plasticity
C. Ductility
D. None of these

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Question 156

__________ fibres are made of polyamides.

A. Dacron
B. Nylon
C. Rayon
D. Orion

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Question 157

Gutta parcha rubber is

A. Soft & tacky at room temperature
B. An isomer of natural rubber
C. A thermosetting resin
D. Recovered by coagulation of rubber latex

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Question 158

Which of the following is an elastomer?

A. Thiokol
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Urea formaldehyde
D. Polystyrene

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Question 159

The repeating units of PTFE are

A. Cl₂CH = CH₃
B. F₂ C = CF₂
C. F₃ C = CF₃
D. FClC = CF₂

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Question 160

Thermosetting plastic materials

A. Can be repeatedly melted
B. Is useful for melt casting
C. Can not be melted after forming
D. Is useful for spinning

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Question 161

Which of the following polymers shows the highest anti-tacking properties?

A. Melamine formaldehyde resin
B. Phenolic resin
C. Epoxy resin
D. Alkyd resin

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Question 162

Bakelite (phenol-formaldehyde) resin can not be used as

A. Decorative paint
B. Decorative laminates
C. Electrical insulation
D. Glass reinforced plastics

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Question 163

Flexible plastic pipes are made of

A. High density polyethylene (HDPE)
B. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
C. Polypropylene
D. Unsaturated polyester

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Question 164

Synthetic polymer produced by using terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol is

A. Terylene
B. Nylon-66
C. PVC
D. Polyesterene

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Question 165

Paper like thin plastic articles can be produced by

A. Blow moulding
B. Vacuum thermo forming
C. Injection moulding
D. None of these

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Question 166

Pick out the correct statement.

A. Plastics are good conductors of heat and electricity
B. All the polymers are highly crystalline in nature
C. Polymers can be vaporised by heating to a very high temperature
D. The liquid polymer becomes greasy, then waxy and finally solid on increasing the degree of polymerisation

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Question 167

Which of the following is not a natural polymer?

A. Nucleic acids e.g. RNA and DNA
B. Polysaccharides
C. Polyisoprene
D. Polyurethane

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Question 168

Which of the following is stretched into fibres?

A. Saturated polyester
B. Unsaturated polyester
C. Isoprene
D. Bakelite

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Question 169

Addition of stabiliser during PVC manufacture is done to

A. Improve its impact strength
B. Improve its elasticity
C. Reduce the melt viscosity & glass transition temperature
D. Prevent its thermal degradation

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Question 170

Addition polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of

A. Low density polythene
B. Poly vinyl chloride
C. Polystyrene
D. Polyhexamethylene adipamide

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Question 171

Condensation polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of

A. Teflon
B. Polythene
C. Terylene
D. Nylon

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Question 172

In step growth polymerisation, generally only one type of reaction & some basic mechanism is involved. Step growth polymerisation reaction is not involved in the manufacture of

A. Cross linked polystyrene
B. Phenol formaldehyde resins
C. Polyesters
D. Polyamides

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Question 173

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

A. Siloxane elastomers
B. Polyamides
C. Vinyl polymers
D. Urea-formaldehyde resins

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Question 174

Polycondensation reaction of polymerisation

A. Does not produce linear polymers
B. Produces only thermoplastic material
C. Produces epoxy polymers
D. Does not need any catalyst

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Question 175

The only natural thermoplastic resin, which is a product of animal life is

A. Rosin
B. Shellac
C. Amber
D. Copal

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Question 176

Cation exchange resins used in water treatment is made from __________ resin.

A. Urea formaldehyde
B. Epoxy
C. Amino
D. Phenolic

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Question 177

Vulcanisation of rubber does not increase its

A. Softness
B. Oxidation resistance
C. Weight & strength
D. Elasticity & water solubility

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Question 178

__________ is not a condensation polymer.

A. Teflon
B. Nylon-66
C. Dacron
D. Polystyrene

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Question 179

Condensation polymerisation of __________ produces bakelite.

A. Propylene
B. Phenol & formaldehyde
C. Phenol & acetaldehyde
D. Urea & formaldehyde

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Question 180

Polymethyl methacrylate, which is an acrylic resin, is also called

A. Thiokol
B. Plexiglass or lucite
C. Dacron
D. Teflon

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Question 181

Scouring is a finishing operation during the manufacture of fibre, which aims at __________ of fibres.

A. Improving the stretchability
B. Dyeing/colouring
C. Detergent solution washing
D. Glycol soaking

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Question 182

__________ scrap can be recycled & reutilised.

A. Bakelite
B. Epoxy resin
C. Polythene
D. None of these

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Question 183

Which of the following polymers belong to the class of formaldehyde resin?

A. Melamine resins
B. Teflon
C. Dacron
D. None of these

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Question 184

Dacron (or terylene) fibres as compared to nylon fibres have

A. Better heat & acid resistant properties
B. Poorer resistance to alkalis
C. Poorer dyeability
D. All of the above

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Question 185

Maximum consumption of polymers is in

A. Electrical insulation
B. Toys making
C. Coating and films
D. Packaging

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Question 186

All thermoplastic, thermosetting & elastic materials can be processed in a extrusion machine, however it can not be used for the production of plastic

A. Filaments
B. Pipes
C. Buckets
D. Tubings

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Question 187

Which of the following is a natural polyamide fibre.

A. Wool
B. Silk
C. Cotton
D. None of these

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Question 188

The starting material used for the manufacture of caprolactum is

A. Ethyl benzene
B. Cyclohexane
C. Ethylene glycol
D. DMT

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Question 189

__________ polythene is most prone to stress-cracking

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

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Question 190

Viscosity of a polymer solution or melt

A. Decreases with increase in molecular weight
B. Decreases with increase in temperature
C. Increases with increase in temperature
D. Does not vary with temperature rise

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Question 191

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

A. Polymethylmethacrylate
B. Polystyrene
C. Unsaturated polyester
D. Polypropylene

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Question 192

Most commonly used rubber vulcanisation agent is

A. Sulphur
B. Bromine
C. Platinum
D. Alumina

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Question 193

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

A. Polystyrene
B. Polythene
C. Polypropylene
D. PVC

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Question 194

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

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Question 195

Most of the plastics are safe to be used upto a maximum temperature of __________ °C.

A. 100
B. 150
C. 350
D. 450

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Question 196

Addition polymerisation takes place either by a free radical mechanism or ionic machanism depending on the reagents used. Free radical polymerisation is catelyzed by __________ , which decompose to give free radicals.

A. Organic peroxides
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Hydroflouric acid
D. None of these

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Question 197

Main constituent of cotton fibre is

A. Lignin
B. Cellulose
C. Starch
D. Gelatine

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Question 198

Cross linked polymers are

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Either A or B
D. Fibres only

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Question 199

Starting material for the production of butadiene in India is

A. Naphthalene
B. Benzol
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Phthalic anhydride

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Question 200

Temperature maintained in the emulsion polymerisation reactor for PVC manufacture is about __________ ° C.

A. -20
B. 50
C. 250
D. 500

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Question 201

A copolymer is formed by the combination of two or more monomer molecules

A. In a chain without the elimination of water
B. With the elimination of small amount of water
C. Of the same monomer by elimination of small molecules of water
D. None of these

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Question 202

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)

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Question 203

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

A. Vinyl acetate
B. Vinyl chloride
C. Propylene
D. Styrene

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Question 204

Size range of polymer molecules varies from __________ metre.

A. 10⁻² to 10⁻⁵
B. 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻⁷
C. 10⁻¹ to 10⁻²
D. 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻¹⁰

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Question 205

__________ polymer is produced by the copolymerisation of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate.

A. Fibrous
B. Leathery
C. Rubbery
D. Hard

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Question 206

A copolymer of vinyl and vinylidine chloride is called

A. Treylene
B. Orlon
C. Saran
D. Dacron

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Question 207

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

A. Nylon
B. Polyacrylonitrile
C. Polypropylene
D. Polyester

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Question 208

Which of the following is the most important rubber compounding ingradient which is used to improve wearing qualities of both natural rubber & SBR by imparting toughness?

A. Phosphorous
B. Carbon black
C. Pine oil
D. Rosin

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Question 209

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is never used for making

A. Coated fabrics
B. Front wheel tyres of aeroplanes (i.e., heavy duty tyres)
C. Gaskets
D. Soles of shoes

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Question 210

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

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Question 211

Temperature and gage pressure maintained during the manufacture of hot SBR (styrene butediene rubber) are

A. 50°C and 3 - 4 kg/cm²
B. 50°C and 1 kgf/cm²
C. 250°C and 10 kgf/cm²
D. 250°C and 1 kgf/cm²

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Question 212

Polystyrene is a __________ plastic at room temperature.

A. Ductile
B. Brittle
C. Malleable
D. None of these

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Question 213

__________ is a thermosetting plastic.

A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Bakelite
D. Polystyrene

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Question 214

Condensation polymerisation of caprolac-tum is carried out in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C for producing nylon-6.

A. -20 to 25
B. 50 to 75
C. 100 to 150
D. 250-280

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Question 215

__________ is an addition polymer

A. Nylon
B. Bakelite
C. Polythene
D. None of these

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Question 216

__________ is a natural fibre.

A. Cellulose
B. Dacron
C. Nylon-6
D. None of these

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Question 217

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 of the above

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Question 218

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

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Question 219

Alkyd resin is a/an

A. Polyamide
B. Polyester
C. Polyolefin
D. Addition polymer

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Question 220

SBR is produced by the copolymerisation of butadiene & styrene by employing emulsion polymerisation. The weight ratio of styrene and butadiene is maintained at

A. 1:3
B. 3:1
C. 1:2
D. 2:1

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Question 221

Polymers are classified into four categories namely thermosetting, thermoplastic, elastomer and fibre depending upon their

A. Molecular sizes
B. Magnitude of intermolecular forces
C. Resistance to heat
D. Polymerisation mechanism

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Question 222

Polyurathane can not be used for making

A. Mattresses & foam
B. Coating material
C. Adhesives
D. Bottles

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Question 223

Thermosetting resins/polymers as compared to thermoplastic ones are

A. Soluble in all organic solvents
B. More brittle
C. Formed by addition polymerisation only
D. Easily reshaped & reused

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Question 224

Thermosetting polymers as compared to thermoplastic polymers

A. Are formed by addition polymerisation
B. Have three dimensional structure
C. Have linear structure
D. None of these

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Question 225

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

A. Polythene
B. Teflon
C. Bakelite
D. PVC

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Question 226

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

A. Toys and combs
B. Packaging bags
C. Non-sticking utensils
D. Electrical insulation

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Question 227

The physical state in which polymers exist is

A. Melts & rubber like state
B. Amorphous glassy state
C. Partially crystalline state
D. All of the above

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Question 228

Polyurathane can not be used to make

A. Automobile cushion
B. Thermal insulation in refrigerator
C. Coating and adhesive
D. Fibre reinforced plastic (FRP)

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Question 229

Cellulose acetate has very high film permeability among all the polymers of the order of 5000 gm/100 m². Which of the following polymers has the maximum film elongation (of the order of 100%) ?

A. Water impermeable cellophane
B. Polythene
C. Cellulose acetate
D. Teflon

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Question 230

Flexible foam (for mattresses) are usually made of

A. PVC
B. Silicone rubber
C. Polyurethanes
D. Polyamides

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Question 231

Bakelite is

A. Same as polytetra flouro ethylene (PTFE)
B. An inorganic polymer
C. Same as thermoset phenol formaldehyde
D. Not a polymer

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Question 232

Bakelite is a/an

A. Addition polymer
B. Elastomer
C. Thermoplastic
D. None of these

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Question 233

Thermocole is a spongy, porous, rigid or flexible foamed plastic, obtained by blowing gas/air through molten

A. Saturated polyester
B. Polyurathane
C. Polystyrene
D. Either B or C

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Question 234

Buna-S is also called

A. Polyurathane
B. SBR
C. Teflon
D. Bakelite

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Question 235

In case of wet spinning of polymers, the polymer solution is forced through spinnerates into, a coagulating bath to give a filament form. Wet spinning is not used in case of the __________ fibres.

A. Viscose rayon
B. Acrylic
C. Polyvinyl acetate
D. Saturated polyester

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Question 236

__________ is a homopolymer.

A. Neoprene
B. Bakelite
C. Nylon-66
D. Terylene

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Question 237

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

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Question 238

Benzoyl chloride is not used as a catalyst in the manufacture of

A. Polystyrene
B. Polyvinyl acetate
C. Polypropylene
D. Polyvinyl chloride-co-vinylacetate

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Question 239

The process involved in converting rubber into a thin sheet or coating it on fabric is called

A. Extrusion
B. Mastication
C. Calendering
D. Vulcanisation

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Question 240

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has

A. Poor tensile strength
B. Poorer resistance
C. Greater amount of heat build up heavy loading
D. All of the above

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Question 241

The major component of acrylic fibres is

A. Polyamides
B. Polyolefins
C. Polyacrylonitrile
D. Polyesters

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Question 242

Rayon is superior to cotton in making gauge for wound treatment, because rayon

A. Is a synthetic polymer
B. Does not stick to the wound unlike cotton
C. Can absorb over 90% of its own weight of water
D. Both B & C

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Question 243

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

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Question 244

Plastic tubes & pipes are generally made by __________ moulding.

A. Injection
B. Transfer
C. Extrusion
D. Compression

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Question 245

Polypropylene compared to polythene is

A. Harder
B. Stronger
C. Lighter
D. All of the above

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Question 246

Acrilan fibres used for making cloth, carpet & blankets, which is a hard, horny & high melting polymeric material is nothing but

A. Polyacrylonitrile
B. Polyamide
C. Saturated polyester
D. Alkyd resin

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Question 247

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

A. 85
B. 135
C. 165
D. 205

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Question 248

Zeigler process

A. Produces high density polythene
B. Uses no catalyst
C. Produces low density polythene
D. Employs very high pressure

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Question 249

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Polystyrene is a thermoplastic polymer
B. Protein is a natural polymer
C. Neoprene is a natural rubber
D. Polythene is a copolymer, while SBR is a homopolymer

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Question 250

β - glucose is the monomer of

A. Cellulose
B. Starch
C. Protein
D. None of these

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Question 251

In case of dry spinning of polymers, the polymer solution in a volatile solvent is forced through the spinnerates into a warm air chamber, where the solvent evaporates leaving behind the polymer in the filament form. Dry spinning is used for __________ fibres.

A. Polythene
B. PVC
C. Rayon
D. Polyvinyl acetate

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Question 252

Vulcanisation of raw rubber makes it

A. Soft
B. Less elastic
C. Plastic
D. Tacky

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Question 253

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

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Question 254

Perspex can be used as a substitute of glass. Its monomer is

A. Methyl methacrylate
B. DMT
C. Butadiene
D. Tetrafluroethylene

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Question 255

Starting material for the production of SBR is

A. Ethyl alcohol
B. Ethylene
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B

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Question 256

Which of the following polymers does not belong to the class of polyacrylate polymer?

A. PMMA
B. Polyacrylonitrile
C. Polyethyl acrylate
D. None of these

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Question 257

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 of the above

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Question 258

Which of the following is a polymer of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid?

A. Nylon-6
B. Nylon-66
C. Nylon-6, 10
D. Epoxy resin

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Question 259

Linear polymers are normally

A. Thermosetting
B. Thermosplastic
C. Elastometric
D. Having extremely high softening point

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Question 260

Plasticisers are high boiling liquids added to plastic polymers to impart toughness and flexibility at ordinary temperature. Which of the following is not a plasticiser?

A. Ethylene glycol
B. Stearic acid estors
C. Tricresyl phosphate
D. Esters of phthalic acid

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Question 261

Crystallisation of polymers is an undesirable property. Crystallisation of celluloid is prevented by adding

A. Glycerol
B. Nitro cellulose
C. Camphor
D. None of these

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Question 262

Nylon-66 compared to nylon-6 has

A. Lower melting point
B. More abrasion resistant properties
C. Higher hardness
D. All of the above

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Question 263

Which of the following is not a natural fibre?

A. Silk
B. Viscose rayon
C. Wool
D. Cotton

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Question 264

Polycaprolactum is also known as

A. Nylon-66
B. Nylon-6
C. Teflon
D. SBR

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Question 265

Which of the following low molecular weight (<10⁴ ), soft & waxy polymer is used in chewing gum?

A. Cellulose acetate
B. Polyvinyl acetate
C. Thiokol
D. PVC

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Question 266

Polypropylene is preferred to polythene, because the former is

A. Non-inflammable
B. Harder
C. Stronger
D. Both B & C

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Question 267

Polycaprolactum (Nylon - 6) is produced by the condensation polymerisation of caprolactum at 240-280°C in which the conversion of caprolactum is about __________ percent.

A. 50
B. 75
C. 90
D. 99

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Question 268

Unbreakable crockeries are made from __________ polymers.

A. Polystyrene
B. Melamine
C. Polystyrene
D. Polyurathane

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Question 269

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

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Question 270

Mastication of rubber means

A. Its softening
B. A treatment to retard its deterioration due to oxidation
C. Improving its curing rate
D. Depression of its freezing point

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Question 271

Branched chair polymers as compared to linear polymers have

A. Higher melting point
B. Higher tensile strength
C. Lower density
D. None of these

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Question 272

__________ is normally used for the manufacture of refrigerator components and transistor parts.

A. Polyproylene
B. Polystyrene
C. Polyester
D. Polyurathene

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Question 273

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Linear polymers are formed from bifunctional groups only and are normally thermoplastic
B. Cross-linked branched chain polymers are either elastometric or thermosetting
C. Branching in case of cross-linked polymers caused by small amount of impurities in bifunctional monomer formulation reduces its solubility and increases the softening point
D. Dibasic acids reacts with dihydric alcohols to give polyesters using addition polymerisation reaction

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Question 274

Antioxidants are added to rubber to protect it from the attack of light, heat & atmospheric ozone. Which of the following is an antioxident used in rubber?

A. Carbon
B. Alkylated diphenyl amine
C. Thiokol
D. Magnesium

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Question 275

Nylon-6 as compared to nylon-66 is

A. Harder
B. More abrasion resistant
C. Having higher melting point
D. None of these

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Question 276

Density of low density polythene is about __________ gm/c.c.

A. 0.38
B. 0.56
C. 0.81
D. 0.91

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Question 277

Which of the following is generally not drawn into fibre?

A. Polyamide
B. Unsaturated polyesters
C. Saturated polyesters
D. Polyacrylonitrile

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Question 278

In a cross linked polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to constitute a three dimensional network. Which of the following is a cross-linked polymer?

A. Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde)
B. Polyester
C. Polythene
D. Nylon-6

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Question 279

Which of the following is not a thermoplastic material?

A. Epoxy polymer
B. PVC
C. Polystyrene
D. Polythene

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Question 280

Which of the following is not present in bagasse fibre?

A. Cellulose
B. Lignin
C. Pentogens
D. None of these

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Question 281

Main constituent of natural rubber is

A. Polystyrene
B. Polyisoprene
C. Polybutadiene
D. Poly chloroprene

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Question 282

Diphenylamine is added to rubber to

A. Valcanise it
B. Protect it from deterioration on exposure to air
C. Make it non-inflammable
D. Make it thermosetting

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Question 283

Nylon-6 is a

A. Polyamide
B. Thermosetting resin
C. Polyester
D. None of these

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Question 284

Nylon-6 is manufactured from

A. Caprolactum
B. Adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine
C. Maleic anhydride and hexamethylene diamine
D. Sebasic acid and hexamethylene diamine

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Question 285

The inter particle forces between linear chains in nylon-66 are __________ bonds.

A. Hydrogen
B. Covalant
C. Ionic
D. None of these

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Question 286

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

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Question 287

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Cold SBR is superior as compared to hot SBR
B. Polymerisation temperature can modify the properties of SBR
C. Production of cold SBR employs lower pressure as compared to that of hot SBR
D. None of these

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Question 288

Nylon-66 is manufactured from

A. Adipic acid and hexamenthylene diamine
B. Caprolactum
C. Maleic anhydride and hexamethylene diamine
D. Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol

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Question 289

Polymerisation product of C₂F₄ (carbon tetraflouride) is called P.T.F.E. (poly chloro tetra flouro ethylene). It is also called

A. Polyurethane
B. Silicone rubber
C. Teflon
D. Epoxy resin

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Question 290

Typical solvent polymerisation reaction conditions for the production of high density polythene by Zeigler process is

A. 7 kgf/cm² and 70 °C
B. 1000 kgf/cm² and 100°C
C. 7 kgf/cm² and 700°C
D. 1 kgf/cm² (gage) and 70°C

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Question 291

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

A. Teflon
B. Bakelite
C. SBR
D. PVC

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Question 292

Polymerisation of poly functional monomers produces polymers having

A. Good machanical strength
B. Low viscosity
C. Low melting point
D. None of these

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Question 293

Low pressure Zeigler process of polythene manufacture

A. Employs a pressure of 30 kgf/cm²
B. Achieves an yield of 95-98% based on ethylene
C. Produces very low density polythene
D. Does not use any catalyst for polymerisation

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Question 294

The generic chemical name for the class of polymers which are commerically known as nylons is

A. Polyolefins
B. Polyamide
C. Polyacrylate
D. Polyurathane

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Question 295

Plastic articles are normally produced by __________ moulding.

A. Green sand
B. Injection
C. Shell
D. Dry sand

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Question 296

Pickout the wrong statement.

A. Polymers made of only one monomer is called homopolymer
B. Polymers made of more than one monomer is called copolymer or mixed polymer
C. Vulcanised rubber is more elastic than natural rubber
D. The intermoleculer forces in ther-mosplastic polymers are intermediate to that of elastomers & fibres

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Question 297

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is

A. A thermosetting material
B. A condensation polymerisation product
C. Made by employing emulsion polymerisation
D. None of these

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Question 298

The monomer for the production of neoprene rubber is

A. Acetylene
B. Chloroprene
C. Isoprene
D. None of these

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Question 299

Ion exchange resins are made of

A. Lucite
B. Sulphonated bakelite
C. Polystyrene
D. Teflon

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Question 300

Which of the following types of polymers has the strongest inter particle forces?

A. Elastomers
B. Fibres
C. Thermoplastics
D. Thermosetting polymers

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Question 301

In nylon-66, the first and second numbers (i.e., 6) respectively designate the number of carbon atoms present in the

A. Hexamethylene diamine and the ring
B. Hexamethylene diamine and the adipic acid
C. Adipic acid and the ring
D. None of these

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Question 302

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Denier is defined as weight in gm of 9000 metres length of a fibre, while tex is defined as weight in gm of 1000 metres length of fibre
B. Crimp is a measure of the difference between the length of the straightened and unstraightend fibre
C. Dacron fibres, acrylic fibres, viscose rayon fibres & cellulose acetate fibres are all prepared by wet spinning
D. Nylon fibres have greater water absorption capacity than polyester fibres

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Question 303

Which of the following is not a polyolefin?

A. Polystyrene
B. Polypropylene
C. Neoprene
D. None of these

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Question 304

Orion is

A. A copolymer
B. A condensation polymer
C. Obtained by polymerising vinyl cyanide
D. All of the above

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Question 305

Which of the following is not an elastomer?

A. Polyisoprene
B. Neoprene
C. Nitrile-butadiene
D. None of these

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Question 306

__________ moulding is used for shaping of thermosetting plastics exclusively.

A. Compression
B. Injection
C. Transfer
D. Extrusion

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Question 307

Which of the following natural bio polymers are formed as a result of polymerisation of amino-acids?

A. Starch
B. Cellulose
C. Proteins
D. Nucleic acids

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Question 308

Which of the following is not a polymer of two monomers?

A. Teflon
B. Bakelite
C. SBR
D. None of these

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Question 309

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

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Question 310

In step growth polymerisation, condensation occurs in a stepwise manner with or without the elimination of smaller molecules. An example of step growth polymerisation product is

A. Terylene
B. Polybutadiene
C. PVC
D. Polypropylene

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