Polymers and Polymerisation
Polymers and Polymerisation: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Polymers, Polymerisation, Macromolecules and Monomers.
Important Questions on Polymers and Polymerisation
The process of formation of polymers from a mixture of two different unsaturated monomers is called

The monomers used for the synthesis of Buna- are

Which of the following is the example for the natural macromolecule?

Which of the following properties do belong to polymers:
(a) Does not carry any charge.
(b) Has high viscosity.
(c) Scattering of light.
(d) Has low molecular weight.

On complete hydrogenation, natural rubber produces

The polydispersity index of the polymer is always:

Which of the following monomer can involved in polymerisation.


In which of the following polymers, the strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding is present?
(I) Cellulose
(II) Nylon
(lll) PVC
(IV) Polyisoprene

Poly vinyl alcohol can be prepared by:


Which of the following is not a thermoplastic polymer?

Statement I : Buta diene on polymerization with Zeigler - Natta catalyst gives cis-poly buta diene
Statement II : addition takes place and the remaining double bonds in the polymer are cis to each other .


Identify the monomers from the following.

Polymer formation from monomers starts by

Bakelite is a condensation polymer of phenol and formaldehyde. The initial step between the two compounds is an example of

Which of the following is a natural polymer?


