General Method of Polymerisation
General Method of Polymerisation: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Types of Polymerisation Reactions, Copolymerisation, Reaction of Chain Terminating Step, Reaction of Chain Propagating Step and, Reaction of Chain Initiation Steps
Important Questions on General Method of Polymerisation
Briefly define the chain propagation step.
Disproportionation reaction forms saturated and unsaturated polymeric chain during chain termination step of addition polymerization.
The unsaturated polymer formed during termination of addition polymerization is known as living polymers.
What are disproportionation termination reaction? Give its reaction.
How chain propagation step is different from chain initiation step?
Why are the propagation steps described as a chain reaction?
State the chain propagating step in chlorination of methane.
Explain condensation polymerisation with an example.
Explain addition polymerisation with an example.
In which classes, the polymers are classified on the basis of mode of polymerisation.
Natural rubber is a copolymer.
In which classes, the polymers are classified on the basis of mode of polymerisation.
Which of the following is not a copolymer?
Nylon--nylon- is a co-polymer of -aminohexanoic acid and
The polymer formed by two bi-functional monomers with the elimination of small molecules like ,, etc. are termed as _____.
How can you differentiate between addition and condensation polymerisation?
Explain the term copolymerisation and give two examples.
Explain the chain termination mechanism of addition polymerisation reaction ?
The polymerisation of ethene to polythene consists of heating or exposing to light a mixture of ethene with a small amount of _____ initiator.
