Preparation of Some Addition Polymers

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Preparation of Some Addition Polymers: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Polythene, Teflon, Ziegler-Natta Catalyst, Polyacrylonitrile, Types of Polythene, Low Density Polyethene and, High Density Polyethene

Important Questions on Preparation of Some Addition Polymers

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The name of the monomers of the following compounds are

(i) PVC

(ii) Teflon

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Match List I with List II:

  List I (Monomer)   List II (Polymer)
(A) Tetrafluoroethene (I) Orlon
(B) Acrylonitrile (II) Natural rubber
(C) Caprolactam (III) Teflon
(D) Isoprene (IV) Nylon-6

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ethane at 333 to 343 K and 6-7 atm pressure in the presence of AlEt3 and TiCl4 undergoes addition polymerization to give LDP.
Statement II: Caprolactam at 533-543 K in H2O through step growth polymerizes to give Nylon 6.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match the compounds/species given in column I with column II.

Column I Column II
(a) Acrylonitrile (i) Orlon
(b) Tetrafluoroethene (ii) Natural rubber
(c) Caprolactam (iii) Teflon
(d) Isoprene (iv) Nylon-6

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Statement-1: Low density polymer is formed by polymerisation of ethene in the presence of triethylaluminium and titanium tetrachloride (Ziegler-Natta catalyst) at a temperature of 333 K to 343 K and under a pressure of 6-7 atmospheres.
Statement-2: Nylon 6 is obtained by heating caprolactum with water at 500K.

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Polymer which is named as orlon is:

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Among the following, the correct statement(s) about polymers is(are)

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Which of the following is wrong?

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What are the different types of polythene?

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State the different types polyethene.

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What is the structural formula of Teflon?

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What is the name of the catalyst used in the production of high-density polythene?

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High density polythene can be made by:

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Favourable conditions for preparation of low density polythene (LDP) is: 

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What is low-density polyethylene commonly used for?

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Name the polymer which is used for nonstick surface coating and it decomposed at temperature above 300° C

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Which of the following is correct statement?