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Polymers
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Which of the following statements is false?

  • Artificial silk is derved from cellulose

  • Nylon-66 is an example of elastomer

  • The repeat unit  in natural rubber isoprene

  • Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose

Answer

B.

Nylon-66 is an example of elastomer

Nylon-66 is a fibre as in it the forces of attraction are H-bonding. All other given statement are true. 

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Some More Questions From Polymers Chapter

Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolecular forces.
Nylon-6, Neoprene, Polyvinyl chloride.

Explain the terms polymer and monomer.

How do you explain the functionality of a monomer?

Define the term polymerization.

Is (NH—CHR—CO)n, a homopolymer or copolymer?

What is the basic unit of polymer called?

What is an addition polymer?

What is condensation polymer?

Give one example each of (i) Addition polymer (ii) Condensation polymer.