Polymers
Types of polymerisation (addition, condensation); homo- and copolymers; natural rubber; cellulose; nylon; Teflon; bakelite; PVC; biodegradable polymers; applications.
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The monomer Y involved in the synthesis of Nylon 6 gives positive carbylamine test. If 8 moles of Y are analyzed using the Dumas method, the volume (in litres) of nitrogen gas evolved at STP is:
Q2 · Polymers · EASY
Among the following polymers, which one has the strongest intermolecular hydrogen bonding?
Q3 · Polymers · HARD
Consider the following polymers: (I) Nylon-6,6, (II) Buna-N, (III) Terylene, (IV) Natural rubber. Arrange them in the correct order of increasing magnitude of intermolecular forces of attraction.
Q4 · Polymers · MEDIUM
Among the following polymers, which one is an example of a thermosetting polymer that cannot be remolded after heating?