01 Polymer

Polymers are very high molecular mass substances where each molecule is derived from very
large number of simple molecules joined together in a regular way. Polymers are formed by
repeated combination of simplest units called monomers and the process of formation of
polymers from simple molecule (monomers) is called polymerization.
nCH2=CH2 —CH2–CH2—
n
Ethene Polythene

Classification of polymer :
1. Classification based on source of origin :
(i) Natural polymers : These polymers are found in plants and animals.
Examples: Proteins, cellulose, starch, resins and rubber.

CH2OH CH2OH
O O
H H H
H
OH H O OH H O
H H H
H OH H OH
n
Cellulose
(ii) Synthetic polymers : These polymers are prepared in the laboratory.
Examples : Polyethylene, Nylon-6,6, Dacron & Polyacrylonitrile (PAN).
CN
nCH2=CH–CN —CH2–CH—
n
Acrylonitrile Polyacrylonitrile

(iii) Semi-synthetic polymers : These polymers are found in plants and animals then modified
in the laboratory.

CH2OH CH2OAc
O O
H H H
H
OAc H O OAc H O
H H
H OAc H OAc
n
Cellulose acetate
Examples : Cellulose acetate (rayon) & Cellulose nitrate.

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2. CLASSIFICATION BASED ON structure of polymer
(i) Linear polymers
Polymer whose structure is linear is known as linear polymer. The various linear polymeric chains
are stacked over one another to give a well packed structure.

The chains are highly ordered with respect to one another. The structure is close packed in
nature, due to which they have high densities, high melting point and high tensile (pulling)
strength. Linear polymers can be converted into fibres.
Note :
(i) All fibers are linear polymers. Examples are cellulose, silk, nylon, terylene etc.
(ii) Linear polymers may be condensation as well as addition polymers. Examples are cellulose,
polypeptide, nucleic acid, nylon, terylene etc.
(iiI) Branched chain polymers
Branched chain polymers are those in which the monomeric units constitute a branched chain.
Due to the presence of branches, these polymers do not pack well. As a result branched chain
polymers have lower melting points, low densities and tensile strength as compared to linear
polymers.
Branched chain polymers may be formed due to addition as well as condensation
polymerisation. Examples are amylopectin, glycogen, low density polyethylene.

(iv) Cross-linked or Three Dimensional network polymers

In these polymers the initially formed linear polymeric chains are joined together to form a three
dimensional network structure. These polymers are hard, rigid and brittle. Cross-linked polymers
are always condensation polymers. Resins are cross linked polymers, Urea-formaldehyde resin,
phenol-formaldehyde resin.

3. Classification based on type of monomer units :

(i) Homopolymers : Polymers in which repeating structural units are derived from only one type
of monomer units are called homopolymers
Homopolymer Monomer
Starch Glucose
Cellulose Glucose
Glycogen Glucose
Dextrin Glucose
Inulin Fructose
Polyethylene Ethylene
Polyvinyl chloride Vinyl chloride

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Teflon Tetrafluoro ethylene
Nylon–6 Caprolactam
Polystyrene Styrene
Orlon (Acrilan) Acrylonitrile
Plexiglas (Lucite) Methyl methaacrylate
Polyvinyl acetate Vinyl acetate
(ii) Copolymers : Polymers in which repeating structural units are derived from two or more
types of monomer units are called copolymers.
Copolymer Monomers
Saran Vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride
SAN Styrene and acrylonitrile
ABS Acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene
Butyl rubber Isobutylene and Isoprene
Buna–S, SBR Styrene and Butadiene
Buna–N, NBR Acrylonitrile and Butadiene
Nylon–66 Hexamethylenediamine and Adipic acid
Terylene Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol

4. Classification based upon molecular force :

(i) Elastomers : These are rubber like solids with elastic properties. In these elastomeric
polymers, the polymer chains are held together by the weakest intermolecular forces.
Examples: Buna-S, Buna-N, Neoprene, etc.
(ii) Fibres : Fibres are the thread forming solids which possess high tensile strength and high
modulus. Polymers in which the intermolecular forces of attraction are the strongest are
called fibers. These forces are either due to H-bonding or dipole-dipole interactions. In
case of nylon (polyamides), the intermolecular forces are due to H-bonding while in
polyesters (terylene, dacron etc.) and polyacrylonitrile (orlon, acrylin etc.) Dipole-dipole
interactions between the polar carbonyl ( C=O ) groups and, between carbonyl and

cyano (– C  N) groups respectively.

Examples: Polyamides (Nylon 6,6), polyesters (terylene), etc
(iii) Thermoplastics : These are the linear or slightly branched long chain molecules capable
of repeatedly softening on heating and hardening on cooling. These polymers possess
intermolecular forces of attraction intermediate between elastomers and fibres.
Examples : Polythene, polystyrene, polyvinyls, etc.

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(iv) Thermosetting polymers : These polymers are cross linked or heavily branched
molecules, which on heating undergo extensive cross linking in moulds and again
become infusible. These cannot be reused.
Examples : Bakelite, urea-formaldehyde resins, etc.

5. On the basis of degradation

(i) Biodegradable polymers
This polymers can be broken into small segments by enzyme catalysed reactions using enzymes
produced by microorganisms
Aliphatic polyesters is an important class of biodegradable polymers.

Example
(1) Poly β-hydroxybutyrate – co-β-hydroxy valerate (PHBV)

OH OH
| |
CH3  CH  CH2  COOH + CH3  CH2  CH  CH2  COOH 
(3  Hydroxybutanoic acid) (3  Hydroxypentanoic acid)

OH OH
| |
CH3–CH–CH2–COOH + CH3–CH2–CH–CH2–COOH  —O–CH–CH2–C–O–CH–CH2–C—
(3-Hydroxybutanoic acid) (3-Hydroxybutanoic acid) CH3 O C2H5 O
PHBV
(2) Nylon-2 Nylon-6

nH2N–CH2–COOH + nH2N–(CH2)5–COOH —NH–CH2–CO–NH–(CH2)5–CO—n

(ii) Non-biodegradable polymers

Plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene & polyvinyl chloride are non-
biodegradable polymer.
Their increased accumulation in the environment has been a threat to the planet.

6. Classification based on mode of Polymerisation :

(i) Addition polymers or chain growth polymer : The addition polymers are formed by the
repeated addition of monomer molecules possessing double or triple bond.
Examples : Polythene, Buna-S, Buna-N
Ph Pha
Polymerisation
nCH2=CH —CH2—CH—n
Styrene Polystyrene

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(ii) Condensation polymers or step growth polymer : The condensation polymers are
formed by repeated condensation reaction between two different bi-functional or tri-
functional monomeric units. In these polymerisation reactions, the elimination of small
molecules such as water. alcohol, hydrogen chloride. etc.
Examples : Nylon-6, 6, Terylene.

nHO–CH2–CH2–OH + nHOOC COOH —O–CH2–CH2–O–CO CO—

n
Glycol Terephthalic acid Terylene or Dacron

Polyester – Polymers which have ester linkage.

Examples of Addition polymerisation or chain growth polymerisation :

(1) Polyethylene :
Polymerisation
nCH2=CH2 —CH2—CH2—n
Ethylene Polyethylene

Low density polythene is used in the insulation of electricity carrying wires and manufacture of
squeeze bottles, toys and flexible pipes.
High density polythene is used for manufacturing buckets, dustbins, bottles, pipes, etc.

(2) Polypropylene :
CH3 CH3
Polymerisation
nCH2=CH —CH2—CH—n
Propylene Polypropylene

Polypropylene is used for manufacture of ropes, toys, pipes, fibres, etc.

(3) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) :

Cl Cl
Polymerisation
nCH2=CH —CH2—CH—n
Vinyl chloride PVC

PVC is used in the manufacturing of rain coats, hand bags, vinyl flooring, water pipes, imitation
leather, floor covering and gramophone records.

(4) Polystyrene :
Ph Ph
Polymerisation
nCH2=CH —CH2—CH—n
Styrene Polystyrene

Polystyrene is used as insulator, wrapping material, manufacture of toys, radio and television
cabinets.

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(5) Polyacrylonitrile :
CN CN
Polymerisation
nCH2=CH —CH2—CH—n
Acrylonitrilc Polyacrylonitrile

Polyacrylonitrile is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibres as orlon or acrilan.
(6) Polyvinylacetate :
OCOCH3 OCOCH3
|
nCH2 = CH polymerisation
  —CH2–CH —
n
Vinylacetate Polyvinylacetate
(7) Teflon (PTFE) :
F F
Polymerisation
nCF2=CF2 —C—C—
Tetrafluoroethylene
F F n

Teflon
Teflon is used in making oil seals, valves and gaskets and it is also used for non-stick surface
coated utensils. Because of its low chemical reactivity, excellent toughness, electrical and heat
resistance, teflon is used as insulation for electrical items.

(8) Polymethylmethacrylate :
CH3OOC
COOCH3
Polymerisatio CH2 – C —
nCH2=C–CH3 —
n n
CH3
Methylmethacrylat
e Polymethylmethacrylat
e
(9) Natural Rubber : Rubber is a natural polymer and possesses elastic properties. It is also termed
as elastomer and has a variety of uses. It is manufactured from rubber latex which is a colloidal
dispersion of rubber in water. This latex is obtained from the bark of rubber tree and is found in
India, Srilanka, Indonesia, Malaysia and South America. Natural rubber is a linear polymer of
isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) and is also called as cis-1, 4-polyisoprene. Natural Ruber is
isotactic polymer (polymers which have same configuration at all stereocentre).
CH3 H
nCH2==C—CH==CH2 C=C
By
(1,4 adition) –CH2 CH2– n
CH3
(Isoprene) cis-polyisoprene
or
cis-poly-2-methyl butadiene
* Gutta parcha, has isoprene unit in trans-form (dentist used it in the filling of teeth).

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(10) Neoprene :

n CH2 C CH CH2
Cl Cl Cl Cl n
Chloroprene Neoprene
Neoprene has superior resistance to vegetable and mineral oils. It is used for
manufacturing conveyor belts, gaskets and hoses.

(11) Buna-N :
CN CN
|
nCH2  CH – CH  CH2  nCH2  CH ( 2–CH=CH–CH2–CH2–CH–n
–CH
(
1, 3  Butadiene Acrylonitrile Copolymerisation
  Buna-N

Buna-N is resistant to the lubricating oil and organic solvents. It is used in making oil
seals, tank lining etc.

(12) Buna-S :
It is obtained by the polymerization of butadiene and styrene in the ratio of 3 : 1 in the presence
of sodium. It is also known as styrene butadinene rubber (SBR).
nCH2 =CH–CH=CH2 + CH=CH2 
Na
Heat
( 2–CH=CH–CH2–CH–CH2–n
 –CH (
Butadiene |
C6H5 C6N5
Buna-S
Styrene
Buna-S is used for the manufacture of autotyres, floortiles, footwear components, cable
insulation, etc.

Vulcanization of Rubber:
Raw rubber does not posses the characteristic of the rubber with which we are familar. In order
to give it strength & elasticity it is vulcanised. In the vulcanization process, raw rubber is mixed
with small amount of sulphur and heated. Use of external sulpher increases the cross-linking
and toughness.1-3 % S is used in rubber bands and 5% S is used in tyre rubber.
CH3
CH2–C–CH–CH2
S S
CH2–C–CH–CH2
CH3
Example of condensation polymer or step growth polymerization :

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1. Polyamides :

(a) Nylon-6 :
O O

H2N–(CH2)5–COOH —NH–(CH2)5–C[NH–(CH2)5–C—
n

6-Aminohexanoic acid Nylon-6

Nylon-6 is used for the manufacture of tyre cords, fabrics and ropes.

(b) Nylon-6,6 :
HOOC–(CH2 )4 –COOH
HN2–(CH2)6–NH2 
 HAdipic acid
 –[NH2–(CH2)6–NH–C–(CH2)4–C–]n–
Hexamethylene O O
Diamine Nylon 6, 6

Nylon-6, 6 is used in making sheets, bristles for brushes and in textile industry.

2. Polyesters :
(a) Dacron :

nHO–CH2–CH2–OH + nHOOC COOH —O–CH2–CH2–O–CO CO—

n
Glycol Terephthalic acid Terylene or Dacron

Dacron fibre (terylene) is crease resistant and is used in blending with cotton and wool
fibres and also as glass reinforcing materials in safety helmets, etc.
(b) Glyptal :

nHO–CH2–CH2–OH + nHOOC COOH —O–CH2–CH2–O–CO CO—

n
Glyco
l
Phthalic acid Glyptal
Glyptal is used as manufacture of paints and lacquers.

3. Melamine formaldehyde Resin :

N O H2N N NH2–CH2–OH
H2N NH2
+ H–C–H  N N
N N
NH2 NH2

Melamine Formaldehyde

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–HN N NH–CH2–
N N
Polymerisation

 NH n
Melamine Formaldehyde polymer
(Melmac)

Melamine formaldehyde resin is used in the manufacture of unbreakable crockery.

4. Phenol formaldehyde polymers :

Phenol formaldehyde polymers are the oldest synthetic polymers. These are obtained by the
condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde the presence of either an acid or a base
catalyst.
(a) Novalac : It is linear polymer of formaldehyde & phenol.
OH OH OH OH
CH2OH CH 2OH HOH2C CH2OH
H+ or
+ CHO + +
OH

CH2OH CH2OH
OH OH OH OH
CH2OH H+ H2C CH2 CH2 CH2
n

Novolac
Novalac is used in paints.
(b) Bakelite : It is cross linked polymer of formaldehyde & phenol.
OH OH OH
H2 C CH CH CH

CH CH CH

H2 C CH CH CH
OH OH OH
Bakelite
Bakelite is used for making combs, phonograph records, electrical switches, handles of
various utensils & computer discs.
H2N–C–NH2 + HCHO H2N–C–NH–CH2–OH
O O

5. Urea formaldehyde Resin :

nH2N–C–NH–CH2–OH —HN–C–NH–CH2—
O O n
Urea formaldehyde Resin is used for making unbreakable cups and laminated sheets.

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Mechanism of Addition polymerisation or chain growth polymerisation :
(i) Chain growth polymerisation : Additional polymers are chain growth polymers. Chain
growth polymerisation takes place by-
(a) Free radical mechanism : A variety of alkenes, dienes and their derivatives are
polymerised in the presence of a free radical generating initiator (catalyst) like benzoyl
peroxide, acetyl peroxide, tert-butyl peroxide, etc.

Chain initiation steps

O O O
C6H5–C–O–O–C–C6H5 2C6H5–C–O 2C6H5
Benzoyl peroxide Phenyl radical

C6H5 + CH2=CH2 C6H5–CH2–CH2

Chain propagating step
C6H5–CH2–CH2 + CH2=CH2 C6H5–CH2–CH2 –CH2–CH2
C6H5–CH2–CH2 –CH2–CH2 + CH2=CH2 C6H5 ( CH2–CH2 )nCH2–CH2
Chain terminating step
C6H5 ( CH2–CH2 )n CH2–CH2 + C6H5 ( CH2–CH2 )n CH2–CH2
C6H5 ( CH2–CH2 )n CH2–CH2–CH2–CH2 ( CH2–CH2 )n C6H5

Some common addition polymers/chain growth polymer

S.
Name(s) Formula Monomer Uses
No.
Polyethylene CH2=CH2 Film wrap,
1. –(CH2-CH2)n–
(low density (LDPE)) (ethylene) Plastic Bags
Electrical
Polyethylene CH2=CH2
2. –(CH2-CH2)n– insulation
(high density (HDPE)) (ethylene)
bottles, toys
Manufacture of
CH3
Polypropylene CH2=CHCH3 ropes, toys,
3. CH CH2
(PP) different grades (propylene) pipes, fibres
n
etc.
Manufacture of

Cl rain coats, hand

CH2=CHCl
4. Poly vinyl chloride (PVC) CH CH2 bags, vinyl
n (vinyl chloride)
flooring, water
Pipes etc.

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Cl
Poly vinylidene chloride CH2=CCl2 Seat covers,
5. C CH2
(Saran A) Cl
n
(vinylidene chloride) films & fibers

As insulator,
wrapping
CH2 CH material,
Polystyrene n CH2=CHC6H5
6. manufactures of
(Styron) (styrene)
toys, radio and
Television
cabinets
CN
Polyacrylonitrile CH2=CHCN Rugs, Blankets
7.
(PAN, Orlon, Acrilan) —CH–CH2—n (acrylonitrile) clothing

Non-stick
Polytetrafluoroethylene CF2=CF2 surfaces
8. –(CF2-CF2)n–
(PTFE, Teflon) (tetrafluoroethylene) electrical
insulation
Poly methyl methacrylate Lighting covers,
CH2=C(CH3)CO2CH3
9. (PMMA, Lucite, Plexiglas, –[CH2C(CH3)CO2CH3]n– signs
(methylmethacrylate)
perspex) skylights
Poly vinyl acetate CH2=CHOCOCH3 Latex paints,
10. –(CH2-CHOCOCH3)n–
(PVAc) (vinyl acetate) Adhesives
CH2=CH– Requires
–[CH2-CH=C(CH3)-CH2]n–
11. Natural Rubber C(CH3)=CH2 vulcanization
(cis)
(isoprene) for practical use
Synthetic rubber,
CH2=CH-CCl=CH2 oil resistant seal,
12. Neoprene –[CH2-CH=CCl-CH2]n–
(chloroprene) gaskets, hoses
& conveyor belts
Tyres, floortiles,
SBR styrene butadiene H2C=CHC6H5 and
13. -[CH2-CH-CH2-CH=CH-CH2]- foot wear &
rubber (Buna-S) H2C=CH-CH=CH2
Ph cable insulation
Making oil
H2C=CHCN and seals,
14. Nitrile Rubber (Buna-N) -[CH2-CH-CH2-CH=CH-CH2]-
H2C=CH-CH=CH2 tank lining and
CN
hoses

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Some condensation polymers/step growth polymers

S.
Name(s) Formula Monomer Uses
No.
HO2C C6H4 CO2H
O O
Polyester/Dacron/ O (Terephthalic acid)
1. Fabric, Tyrecord
Terylene/Mylar O HO–CH2CH2–OH
n
Ethylene glycol
O O
HO2C–C6H4–CO2H
Glyptal or Alkyds O–CH2–CH2–O–C C Paints and
2. (Phthalic acid)
resin Lacquers
HO–CH2CH2–OH
n
Polyamide ~[CO(CH2)4CO– HO2C–(CH2)4–CO2H Parachutes
3.
(Nylon 6,6) NH(CH2)6NH]n~ H2N–(CH2)6–NH2 & Clothing
O O HOOC–(CH2)8–COOH
4. Nylon 6,10 —C–(CH
( )
2 6)–C–NH–(CH )
2 6 –NH—
) n H2N–(CH2)6–NH2
Polyamide
O Rope &
5. Nylon 6, ~[CO(CH2)5NH]n~
NH Caprolactam Tyrecord
Perlon-L
Electrical
Switch, combs,
O–H O–H
Handle of
CH2
6. Bakelite CH2
n
PhOH + HCHO in (excess) Utensils,
computer
discs and
Bowling Balls
Making
Urea- unbreakable
H2N–CO–NH2 (Urea)
7. formaldehyle (–NH–CO–NH–CH2–)n cups and
HCHO (Formaldehyde)
resin laminated
sheets.
H2N N NH2
N
Melamine HN HN–CH2–
N N (melamine) Unbreakabl
8. formaldehyde N N
NH NH2 e crockery
resin n
+HCHO (formaldehyde)

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Polymer DPP-01

1. The process of formation of polymer from the respective ____ is called polymerisation
(A) Dimer (B) Tetramer
(C) Monomer (D) Trimer

2. Molecular mass of the polymer (Mp) is equal to

(A) Mn × n (B) Mn / n
(C) Mn + n (D) Mn – n

3. Cellulose, starch and rubber are example of :

(A) Synthetic polymer (B) Natural polymer
(C) Some synthetic polymer (D) None of these

4. Which of the following is example of semisynthetic polymer?

(A) Rubber (B) Cellulose acetate
(C) Nylon 66 (D) Buna-S

5. ______ is a man-made polymer.

(A) Rayon (B) Resin
(C) Rubber (D) Polythene

6. Which type of polymer is shown by following diagram ?

(A) Cross linked polymer (B) Linear polymer

(C) Branch chain polymer (D) None of these

7. Low density polythene is an example of

(A) Cross linked polymer (B) Linear polymer
(C) Branch chain polymer (D) Natural polymer

8. Which of the following is an example of co-polymer ?

(A) Teflon (B) PVC
(C) Buna-S (D) Cellulose

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9. Co-polymerisation involves
(A) Only one type of monomeric species
(B) More than one type of monomeric species
(C) Both (A) & (B)
(D) None of these

10. The example of addition co-polymer is

(A) Buna-S (B) Nylon-6
(C) Nylon-66 (D) Teflon

11. Condensation polymerisation is characterized by ______

(A) Simple addition of monomer
(B) Addition of monomer with the elimination of small molecule
(C) Simple rearrangement of monomer
(D) Rearrangement with elimination of small molecule

12. Buna-N and Buna-S are example of :

(A) Elastomer (B) Fibers
(C) Thermoplastic (D) Thermosetting polymer

13. Which of the following polymers chains are held together by the weakest intermolecular
forces ?
(A) Neoprene (B) Nylon-6 (C) Nylon-66 (D) Teflon

14. Which of the following polymers chains are held together by hydrogen bonds or dipole-
dipole attraction ?
(A) Neoprene (B) PMMA (C) Nylon-66 (D) Teflon

15. Which of the following is an example of thermoplastic polymer ?

(A) Neoprene (B) PMMA (C) Nylon-66 (D) Polystyrene

16. Which of the following is an example of Biodegradable polymers ?

(A) Neoprene (B) PMMA (C) PHBV (D) Polystyrene

17. Which of the following polymer contains strong covalent bonds between various linear
polymers?
(A) High density polythene (B) Poly vinyl chloride
(C) Low density polythene (D) Bakelite

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Answer Key

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer C A B B D B C C B A B A A C D
Question 16 17
Answer C D

Solutions DPP – 1

1. Ans. (C)
The process of formation of polymer from the respective Monomer is called polymerisation.

2. Ans. (A)
Molecular mass of the polymer is equal to Molecular mass of monomer (Mn)×n.

3. Ans. (B)
Cellulose, starch and rubber are example of Natural polymer.

4. Ans. (B)
Cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate are example of semisynthetic polymer.

5. Ans. (D)
Polythene is a man-made polymer.

6. Ans. (B)
It is a Linear polymer.

7. Ans. (C)
Low density polythene is an example of Branch chain polymer.

8. Ans. (C)
Buna-S (styrene and buta-1,3 diene) is an example of co-polymer.

9. Ans. (B)
In Co-polymerisation more than one type of monomeric species are involved.

10. Ans. (A)

Buna-S (styrene and buta-1,3 diene) is an example of addition co-polymer.

11. Ans. (B)

In condensation polymerisation small molecules like water, ammonia are eliminated.

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12. Ans. (A)
Buna-N and Buna-S are example of Elastomer.

13. Ans. (A)

Neoprene is elastomeric polymer and this types of polymer chains are held together by the
weakest intermolecular forces.

14. Ans. (C)

In fibres, polymeric chains are held together by hydrogen bonds or dipole-dipole attraction.
Polyamide (Nylon-66) and polyester are example of fibres polymer.

15. Ans. (D)

Polythene, Polystyrene and polyvinyls are example of thermoplastic polymer.

16. Ans. (C)

PHBV is an example of Biodegradable polymers.

17. Ans. (D)

Thermosetting polymer contains strong covalent bonds between various linear polymers.
Bakelite is an example of thermosetting polymer.

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Polymer DPP-02

1. The addition polymer formed by the repeated addition of ethene is :

(A) Polythene (B) Propene
(C) Polypropene (D) Polystynene

2. Teflon is manufactured by
(A) Tetrachloroethene (B) Tetrabromoethene
(C) Tetrafluoroethene (D) Hexafluoroethane

3. The monomer of natural rubber is :

(A) Isoprene (B) 2-Methyl buta-1,3-diene
(C) Propene (D) Vinyl chloride

4. Polystyrene is used to manufacture :

(A) Television cabinet (B) Pumps
(C) Pipes (D) Hand bags

5. Nylon is an example of :
(A) Polythene (B) Polyester
(C) Polysaccharide (D) Polyamide

6. Which of the following polymers is prepared by condensation polymerization ?

(A) Styrene (B) Nylon 6,6
(C) Teflon (D) Rubber

7. Terylene is prepared from

(A) Ethylene glycol and adipic acid
(B) Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
(C) Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
(D) Hexamethylene diamine and terephthalic acid

8. One of the monomer of Bakelite is :

(A) Urea (B) Formaldehyde
(C) Styrene (D) Phthalic acid

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9. Polyamides (Nylons) are generally prepared from the monomer of :
(A) Mono alcohol and monocarboxylic acid
(B) Diamines and monocarboxylic acid
(C) Monoamines and dicarboxylic acid
(D) Diamines and dicarboxylic acid

10. Natural rubber has :-

(A) All cis- configuration (B) All trans- configuration
(C) Alternate cis- and trans- configuration (D) Random cis- and trans- configuration

11. Caprolactum is used for the manufacture of :-

(A) Terylene (B) Nylon 6,6
(C) Nylon 6 (D) Teflon

12. The common monomer involved in the preparation of both Buna-S and Buna-N is
(A) Styrene (B) Acrylonitrile
(C) Ethylene (D) Buta 1,3-diene

13. Polymer used in the manufacturing of lacquers is :

(A) Polyvinyl chloride (B) Buna-S
(C) Glyptal (D) Polystyrene

CH3

14. Monomer of C CH2 is :

CH3 n

(A) 2-Methylpropene (B) Styrene

(C) Propylene (D) Ethene

15. Which polymer is used to make unbreakable cups and laminated sheets ?
(A) Urea-formaldehyde resin (B) Bakelite
(C) Propylene (D) Nylon-6

16. Which polymer is used to make combs, electrical switches, handles of utensils and
computer discs ?
(A) Urea-formaldehyde resin (B) Bakelite
(C) Propylene (D) Nylon-6

17. Which polymer is used to manufacture rain coats, hand bags, vinyl flooring, water pipes?
(A) Polystyrene (B) PVC
(C) Propylene (D) Teflon

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Answer Key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer D C A A D B A B D A C D C A A
Question 16 17
Answer B B

Solutions DPP – 2

1. Ans. (D)
n[CH2=CH2] CH2=CH2
n
Ethene Polythene

2. Ans. (C)
Teflon is manufactured by CF2=CF2.

3. Ans. (A)
2-Methyl buta-1,3-diene is monomer of natural rubber.

4. Ans. (A)
Polystyrene is used to manufacture of toys, radio and television cabinet.

5. Ans. (D)
Nylon is an example of Polyamide.

6. Ans. (B)
Nylon 6,6 (adipic acid and Hexamethylene diamine) is prepared by condensation
polymerization.

7. Ans. (A)
Terylene is prepared from Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.

8. Ans. (B)
Bakelite is copolymer of Phenol and Formaldehyde.

9. Ans. (D)
Polyamides (Nylons) are generally prepared from the monomer of either Diamines and
dicarboxylic acid or monoamines and monocarboxylic acid.

10. Ans. (A)

Natural rubber has all cis- configuration.

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11. Ans. (C)
Caprolactam is used for the manufacture of Nylon 6.

12. Ans. (D)

Buta 1,3-diene is used in the preparation of both Buna-S and Buna-N.

13. Ans. (C)

Glyptal is used in the manufacturing of paints and lacquers.

14. Ans. (A)

Monomer is 2-Methylpropene.

15. Ans. (A)

Urea-formaldehyde resin is used to making unbreakable cups and laminated sheets.

16. Ans. (B)

Bakelite is used to making combs, electrical switches, handles of utensils and computer discs.

17. Ans. (B)

PVC is used to manufacture of rain coats, hand bags, vinyl flooring, water pipes.

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Exercise - I (JEE Main Pattern)

SECTION–A
 This section contains TWENTY questions.
  Each question has FOUR options (1), (2), (3) and (4). ONLY ONE of these four options is
correct.
  For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct option in the ORS.
  For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : +4, if only the bubble corresponding to the correct option is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0, if none of the bubbles is darkened.
Negative Marks : –1 in all other cases

1. Which polymer is not an eg. of synthetic rubber?

(1) Neoprene (2) Buna-N (3) Buna-S (4) Nylon-6

2. Low density polythene is chemically ____ and ____but flexible and a _____conductor of
electricity :
(1) Active, soft, poor (2) Inert, tough, poor
(3) Active, tough, good (4) Inert, soft, good

3. Terylene (Dacron) is also known as :

(1) Polycarbonate (2) Polyurethane
(3) Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (4) Polymethyl methacrylate

4. The polymer that is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibers is :
(1) Melamine (2) Nylon 6,6 (3) Polyacrylonitrile (4) Buna – N

5. The catalyst used for the polymerisation of olefins is -

(1) Ziegler Natta catalyst (2) Wilkinson's catalyst
(3) Pd-catalyst (4) Zeise's salt catalyst

6. Which of the following are monomers of natural rubber and neoprene respectively :-

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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7. Polymer which has amide linkage is ?
(1) Nylon -6,6 (2) Terylene (3) Teflon (4) Bakelite

8. The formation of which of the following polymer involves hydrolysis reaction?

(1) Nylon 6 (2) Bakelite (3) Nylon 6,6 (4) Terylene

9. Structures of some common polymers are given. Which one is not correctly presented ?
(1) Nylon 6, 6 NH(CH2 )6NHCO(CH)4 –CO n

(2) Teflon

(3) Neoprene

(4) Terylene

10. Which of the following is classified as polyester polymer ?

(1) Terylene (2) Bakelite (3) Malamine (4) Nylon 6,6

11. Which one of the following is not a condensation polymer :

(1) Dacron (2) Neoprene (3) Melamine (4) Glyptal

12. Which one of the following sets form biodegradable polymer ?

(1) HO–CH2–CH2–OH & HOOC COOH

(2) CH=CH2 & CH2=CH–CH=CH2

(3) CH2=CH–CN & CH2=CH–CH=CH2

(4) H2N–CH2–COOH &

13. What is true for elastomers?

(1) They possess elasticity
(2) They possess weak intermolecular force of attraction between polymer chain.
(3) vulcanized rubber is an example of elastomer.
(4) All of the above.

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14. Poly -hydroxybutyrate – co --hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a copolymer of :
(1) 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid
(2) 2-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid
(3) 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 2-Hydroxypentanoic acid
(4) 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid

15.

The polymer obtained by the above compound is:

(1) Bakelite
(2) Urea formaldehyde resin
(3) Melamine formaldehyde resin
(4) Tefflon

16. Which of the following is a radical initiator ?

O O
C–O–O–C
(1) R – N = N – R (2)

CH3 CH3
(3) CH3–C–O–O–C–CH3 (4) All of the above
CH3 CH3

17. Which of the following statement is false ?

(1) The repeating unit in natural rubber is isoprene.
(2) Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose.
(3) Artificial silk is derived from cellulose.
(4) Nylon 6,6 is an example of elastomer.

18. Match the polymers given in Column I with their main applications given in Column II.
Column I Column II
(P) Bakelite (1) Unbreakable crockery
(Q) Melamine-formaldehyde resin (2) Non-stick cookwares
(R) Nylon 6 (3) Electrical switches
(S) Polytetrafluoroethylene (4) Tyre, cords
Code :
P Q R S
(1) 3 1 4 2
(2) 2 1 4 3
(3) 3 2 4 1
(4) 3 1 2 4

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19. Natural rubber is which type of polymer ?
(1) Condensation polymer (2) Addition polymer
(3) Co-ordination polymer (4) None of these

20. Bakelite is :
(1) Rubber (2) Rayon (3) Resin (4) Plasticiser

SECTION–B
 This section contains TEN Questions. Attempt any five Questions. First five Questions
Attempt will be considered for marking.
 The answer to each question is a NUMERICAL VALUE.
 For each question, enter the correct numerical value (If the numerical value has more
than two decimal places, truncate/round-off the value to TWO decimal places; e.g. 6.25,
7.00, –0.33, –.30, 30.27, –127.30, if answer is 11.36777.... then both 11.36 and 11.37 will be
correct).
 Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +4, if ONLY the correct numerical value is entered as answer.
Zero Marks : 0 in all other cases.

1. How many statements are correct about natural rubber ?

(i) Gutta percha is naturally occuring isomer of natural rubber.
(ii) It has all cis double bonds.
(iii) It is a polymer of 2-Methyl-1, 3-butadiene (isoprene).
(iv) It is also known as Orlon.

2. How many of the following are addition polymer ?

(i) Teflon (ii) Polypropylene (iii) Orlon (iv) Dacron
(v) Nylon-66 (vi) Bakelite (vii) Buna-S (viii) Neoprene
(ix) PVC (x) Glyptal

3. Among the following number of condensation polymers are ?

Nylon-6, Buna-N, Buna-S, Nylon-6,6, Nylon-6,10, PVC, Polystyrene, Teflon.

4. Molecular mass of monomer used in the following polymer is ?

5. Number of nitrogen atoms in a monomer unit of melamine is ?

6. What will be the mass percentage of acrylonitrile in copolymer formed with vinylacetate
(it contains alternate monomers of each type)?

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7. Poly -hydroxybutyrate-co--hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is obtained by the copolymerisation of
two hydroxy acids (A) & (B)

(A) + (B) PHBV

Find the sum of number of chiral centres present in A & B

8. How many carbon atoms are present in a monomer of neoprene ?

9. How many sp3 carbon atoms are present in caprolactam ?

10. How many sp2 carbon atoms are present in terephthalic acid ?

Answer Key
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A. 4 2 3 3 1 1 4 1 3 1
Section-A
Q. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A. 2 4 4 4 2 4 4 1 2 3
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Section-B
A. 3 6 3 104 6 38.129 2 4 5 8

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Exercise - II (JEE Main PYQs)

1. Which of the following is a polyamide ?

(1) Bakelite (2) Terylene (3) Nylon-6,6 (4) Teflon
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2. Which of the following is fully fluorinated polymer?

(1) PVC (2) Thiokol (3) Teflon (4) Neoprene
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3. Bakelite is obtained from phenol by reacting with

(1) CH3CHO (2) CH3COCH3 (3) HCHO (4) (CH2OH)2
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4. The polymer containing strong intermolecular forces e.g. hydrogen bonding is

(1) Teflon (2) Nylon 6,6 (3) Polystyrene (4) Natural rubber
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5. Which one is classified as a condensation polymer ?

(1) Dacron (2) Neoprene (3) Teflon (4) Acrylonitrile
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6. Match the polymers in column-A with their main uses in column-B and choose the correct
answer:
Column - A Column-B
(A) Polystyrene (i) Paints and lacquers
(B) Glyptal (ii) Rain coats
(C) Polyvinyl chloride (iii) Manufacture of toys
(D) Bakelite (iv) Computer discs
(1) (A) - (iii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i)
(2) (A) - (ii), (B) - (i), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv)
(3) (A) - (iii), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iv)
(4) (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i)
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7. Which one of the following structures represent the neoprene polymer ?

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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8. Which of the following statements about low density polythene is FALSE?
(1) It is a poor conductor of electricity.
(2) Its synthesis required dioxygen or a peroxide initiator as a catalyst.
(3) It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dust-bins etc.
(4) Its synthesis requires high pressure.
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9. Assertion : Rayon is a semisynthetic polymer whose properties are better than natural
cotton.
Reason : Mechanical and aesthetic properties of cellulose can be improved by acetylation.
(1) Both assertion and reason are incorrect
(2) Assertion is incorrect statement, but the reason is correct
(3) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for
the assertion
(4) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the
assertion
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10. Which of the following polymers is synthesized using a free radical polymerization
technique ?
(1) Terylene (2) Teflon (3) Nylon 6,6 (4) Melamine polymer
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11. The formation of which of the following polymers involves hydrolysis reaction ?
(1) Nylon 6 (2) Bakelite (3) Nylon 6, 6 (4) Terylene
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12. Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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13. The copolymer formed by addition polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the
presence of peroxide is :

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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14. Which of the following statement is not true ?
(1) Step growth polymerisation requires a bifunctional monomer.
(2) Nylon 6 is an example of step-growth polymerisation.
(3) Chain growth polymerisation includes both homopolymerisation and
copolymerisation.
(4) Chain growth polymerisation involves homopolymerisation only.
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15. Major product of the following reaction is :

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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16. The major product of the following reaction is:

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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17. The polymer obtained from the following reactions is :

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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18. Poly--Hydroxybutyrate-co--Hydroxyvalerate(PHBV) is a copolymer of___.

(1) 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid
(2) 2-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid
(3) 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 2-Hydroxypentanoic acid
(4) 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid
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19. Which one of the following polymers is not obtained by condensation polymerisation?
(1) Buna - N (2) Bakelite (3) Nylon 6 (4) Nylon 6, 6
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20. Consider the Assertion and Reason given below.

Assertion (A) : Ethene polymerized in the presence of Ziegler Natta Catalyst at high
temperature and pressure is used to make buckets and dustbins.
Reason (R): High density polymers are closely packed and are chemically inert. Choose
the correct answer from the following :
(1) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(2) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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21. The correct match between Item-I and Item-II :

Item-I Item-II
(a) Natural rubber (I) 1, 3-butadiene + styrene
(b) Neoprene (II) 1, 3-butadiene + acrylonitrile
(c) Buna-N (III) Chloroprene
(d) Buna-S (IV) Isoprene
(1) (a) - (III), (b) - (IV), (c) - (I), (d) - (II)
(2) (a) - (IV), (b) - (III), (c) - (II), (d) - (I)
(3) (a) - (IV), (b) - (III), (c) - (I), (d) - (II)
(4) (a) - (III), (b) - (IV), (c) - (II), (d) - (I)
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22. Which among the following is not a polyester ?
(1) Novolac (2) PHBV (3) Dacron (4) Glyptal
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23. Match List I with List II.

List I List II
(Monomer Unit) (Polymer)
(a) Caprolactum (i) Natural rubber
(b) 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene (ii) Buna-N
(c) Isoperene (iii) Nylon 6
(d) Acrylonitrile (iv) Neoprene
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) (a)  (iv), (b)  (iii), (c)  (ii), (d)  (i)
(2) (a)  (ii), (b)  (i), (c)  (iv), (d)  (iii)
(3) (a)  (iii), (b)  (iv), (c)  (i), (d) (ii)
(4) (a)  (i), (b)  (ii), (c)  (iii), (d)  (iv)
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24. Which of the following polymer is used in the manufacture of wood laminates ?
(1) cis-poly isoprene (2) Melamine formaldehyde resin
(3) Urea formaldehyde resin (4) Phenol and formaldehyde resin
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25. Monomer units of Dacron polymer are :

(1) ethylene glycol and phthalic acid
(2) ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
(3) glycerol and terephthalic acid
(4) glycerol and phthalic acid
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26. The polymer formed on heating Novolac with formaldehyde is :

(1) Bakelite (2) Polyester (3) Melamine (4) Nylon 6,6
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27. Orlon fibres are made up of :

(1) Polyacrylonitrile (2) Polyesters (3) Polyamide (4) Cellulose
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28. Bakelite is a cross-linked polymer of formaldehyde and :

(1) PHBV (2) Buna-S (3) Novolac (4) Dacron
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29. Match List-I with List-II :
List-I List-II

(a) Chloroprene (i)

(b) Neoprene (ii)

(c) Acrylonitrile (iii)

(d) Isoprene (iv) CH2=CH–CN
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) (a) - (iii), (b)-(iv), (c) -(ii), (d) -(i)
(2) (a) - (ii), (b)-(iii), (c) -(iv), (d) -(i)
(3) (a) - (ii), (b)-(i), (c) -(iv), (d) -(iii)
(4) (a) - (iii), (b)-(i), (c) -(iv), (d) -(ii)
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30.

is a repeating unit for :

(1) Novolac (2) Buna–N (3) Acrilan (4) Neoprene
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31. A biodegradable polyamide can be made from :

(1) Glycine and isoprene
(2) Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
(3) Glycine and aminocaproic acid
(4) Styrene and caproic acid
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Answer Key

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 3 3 3 2 1 3 3 3 4 2 1 4 4 4 1
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer 1 1 4 1 3 2 1 3 3 2 1 1 3 2 1
Question 31
Answer 3

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Exercise - III (JEE Advanced Pattern)

SECTION-I
 This section contains FOUR questions.
 In this section, question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONLY ONE of these four
options are correct.

 For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct option in the ORS.
 For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories :
Full Marks : +3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct option is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened.
Negative Marks : –1 In all other cases

1. Which of the following is a step growth polymer ?

(A) Polyisoprene (B) Polythene
(C) Nylon (D) Polyacrylonitrile

2. An example of chain growth polymer is -

(A) Nylon -66 (B) Bakelite

(C) Terylene (D) Teflon

3. Which of the following is not an example of natural polymer ?

(A) Wool (B) Silk
(C) Leather (D) Nylon

4. Which of the following polymer can be formed by using the following monomer unit ?

(A) Nylon 6, 6 (B) Nylon 2–nylon 6

(C) Melamine polymer (D) Nylon-6

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SECTION–II
 This section contains NINE questions.
 In this section question has FOUR options for correct answer(s). ONE OR MORE THAN ONE
of these four option(s) is (are) correct option(s).
 For each question, choose the correct option(s) to answer the question.
 Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is (are) chosen.
Partial Marks : +3 If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen.
Partial Marks : +2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen,
both of which are correct options.
Partial Marks : +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen
and it is a correct option.
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered).
Negative Marks : –2 In all other cases.

5. Which of the following polymers need atleast one diene monomer for their preparation?
(A) Dacron (B) Buna-S (C) Neoprene (D) Novolac
6. Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of thermosetting polymers?
(A) Heavily branched cross linked polymers.
(B) Linear slightly branched long chain molecules.
(C) Become infusible on moulding so cannot be reused.
(D) Soften on heating and harden on cooling, can be reused.
7. Which of the following polymer(s) is/are thermoplastic?
(A) Teflon (B) Natural rubber (C)Neoprene (D) Polystyrene
8. Which of the following polymer(s) is/are used as fibre?
(A) Polytetrafluoroethylene (B) Polychloroprene
(C) Nylon (D) Terylene
9. Which of the following monomers form biodegradable polymers?
(A) 3-hydroxybutanoic acid + 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
(B) Glycine + amino caproic acid
(C) Ethylene glycol + phthalic acid
(D) Caprolactum
10. Which of the following are example of synthetic rubber?
(A) Polychloroprene (B) Polyacrylonitrile
(C) Buna-N (D) Cis-polyisoprene
11. Which of the following polymers can have strong intermolecular forces?
(A) Nylon (B) Polystyrene (C) Rubber (D) Polyesters
12. Which of the following polymer(s) have vinylic type monomer units?
(A) PVC (B) Polystyrene (C) Nylon (D) Teflon
13. Vulcanisation makes rubber ______________.
(A) More elastic (B)Soluble in inorganic solvent
(C) Crystalline (D)More stiff

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SECTION–III
 This section contains FIVE questions.
 The answer to each question is a NUMERICAL VALUE.
 For each question, enter the correct numerical value (in decimal notation,
truncated/rounded-off to the second decimal place; e.g. 6.25, 7.00, –0.33, –.30, 30.27,
–127.30, if answer is 11.36777..... then both 11.36 and 11.37 will be correct) by darken the
corresponding bubbles in the ORS.
For Example : If answer is –77.25, 5.2 then fill the bubbles as follows.
+ – + –
0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0
1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1
2 2 2 2 • 2 2 2 2 2 2 • 2 2
3 3 3 3 • 3 3 3 3 3 3 • 3 3
4 4 4 4 • 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 4
5 5 5 5 • 5 5 5 5 5 5 • 5 5
6 6 6 6 • 6 6 6 6 6 6 • 6 6
7 7 7 7 • 7 7 7 7 7 7 • 7 7
8 8 8 8 • 8 8 8 8 8 8 • 8 8
9 9 9 9 • 9 9 9 9 9 9 • 9 9

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14. Percentage nitrogen in a monomer unit of nylon-2,6 is
15. How many of the following correctly matched ?
(i) High density polythene  Ethene (ii) Neoprene  Chloroprene
(iii) Natural rubber  Isoprene (iv) Teflon  Tetrafluoroethene
(v) Acrilan  Acrylonitrile
16. How many of the following correctly matched ?
(i) Nylon 6 Polycaprolactum (ii) PVC  Polyvinyl chloride
(iii) Acrilan  Polyacrylonitrile
(iv) Natural rubber cis-polyisoprene
(v) LDP Low density polythene
17. How many of the following are prepared by condensation polymerisation reaction?
(i) Dacron (ii) Nylon-6, 6 (iii) Nylon – 6 (iv) Bakelite (v) PMMA (vi) Neoprene
18. How many of the following polymers contain word root Buta as one of the monomer ?
(i) Buna-S (ii) Buna-N (iii) Natural rubber (iv) Neoprene (v) PMMA (vi) Bakelite

Answer Key

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer C D D D BC AC AD CD AB AC AD ABD AD 16.47 5
Question 16 17 18
Answer 5 4 4

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Exercise - IV (JEE Advanced PYQs)

1. Match the chemical substances in Column-I with type of polymers/type of bonds in

Column-II.
Column-I Column-II
(A) Cellulose (p) Natural polymer
(B) Nylon-6,6 (q) Synthetic polymer
(C) Protein (r) Amide linkage
(D) Sucrose (s) Glycoside linkage
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2. Among cellulose, poly vinyl chloride, nylon and natural rubber, the polymer in which the
intermolecular force of attraction is weakest is :
(A) Nylon (B) Poly vinyl chloride
(C) Cellulose (D) Natural Rubber
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3. The correct functional group X and the reagent/reaction conditions Y in the following
scheme are condensation polymer :

(A) X = COOCH3, Y = H2/Ni/heat (B) X = CONH2, Y = H2Ni/heat

(C) X = CONH2, Y = Br2/NaOH (D) X = CN, Y = H2/Ni/heat
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4. The total number of lone-pairs of electrons in melamine is

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5. On complete hydrogenation, natural rubber produces

(A) Ethylene-propylene copolymer (B) Vulcanised rubber
(C) Polypropylene (D) Polybutylene
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Answer Key

Question 1 2 3 4 5
Answer C D D D B,C

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SOLUTIONS

Exercise - I (JEE Main Pattern)

SECTION - A

1. Ans. (4)
Nylon-6 is not a synthetic rubber.

2. Ans. (2)
Low density polythene is chemically inert and tough but flexible and a poor conductor of
electricity.

3. Ans. (3)
Terylene (Dacron) is also known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

4. Ans. (3)
Polyacrylonitrile is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibers.

5. Ans. (1)
Ziegler Natta catalyst (R3Al + TiCl4 ) is used for the polymerisation of olefins.

6. Ans. (1)
2-Methylbuta-1,3-diene is monomer of natural rubber.
2-Chlorobuta-1,3-diene is monomer of neoprene.

7. Ans. (4)
Nylon - 6,6 has amide linkage.

8. Ans. (1)
Caprolactam on hydrolysis form nylon-6 polymer.

9. Ans. (3)
Neoprene

10. Ans. (1)

Terylene is classified as polyester polymer.

11. Ans. (2)

Neoprene is an addition polymer.

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12. Ans. (4)
Nylon-2-nylon-6 (H2N–CH2–COOH & ) is biodegradable polymer.

13. Ans. (4)

All statements are correct.
14. Ans. (4)
PHBV is a copolymer of 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid.
15. Ans. (2)
Given polymer is formed by Urea and formaldehyde, hence is called Urea formaldehyde
resin.
16. Ans. (4)
All are free radical initiators and catalyse the free radical polymerisation.
17. Ans. (4)
Nylon 6,6 is an example of fibres.
18. Ans. (1)
Bakelite  Electrical switches
Melamine-formaldehyde resin  Unbreakable crockery
Nylon 6  Tyre, cords
Polytetrafluoroethane  Non-stick cookwares
19. Ans. (2)
Natural rubber is an addition polymer.

20. Ans. (3)

Bakelite is resin.

SECTION - B

1. Ans. (3)
Orlon is a polymer of acrylonitrile.

2. Ans. (6)
(i), (ii), (iii), (vi), (vii) and (ix) are addition polymers.

3. Ans. (3)
Condensation polymers : Nylon-6,6, Nylon-6,10, Nylon-6

4. Ans. (104)

Molecular formula of monomer is [C4H8O3], molecular mass = 104.

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5. Ans. (6)

6. Ans. (38.129)

Molecular mass of Acrylonitrile = 53 ; Molecular mass of Vinyl acetate = 86

53
Molecular mass of repeated unit = 139 ; Mass % of Acrylonitrile =  100 = 38.129 %
139

7. Ans. (2)

8. Ans. (4)

9. Ans. (5)

Caprolactam
10. Ans. (8)

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Exercise - II (JEE Main PYQs)

1. Ans. (3)
Polymers having amide linkages are known as polyamides.

2. Ans. (3)

Neoprene

Teflon —CF2–CF2—
n

Thiokol: —S—CH2—CH2—S—
n
PVC :

3. Ans. (3)
Bakelite is polymer of phenol and formaldehyde.

4. Ans. (2)

Nylon 6,6 has group which forms intermolecular H-bonding.

5. Ans. (1)
Dacron is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.

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6. Ans. (3)
Polystyrene = Manufacture of toys
Glyptal = Paints and lacquers
Polyvinyl chloride = Rain coats
Bakelite = Computer discs

7. Ans. (3)
Neoprene is polymer of chloroprene

8. Ans. (3)
Low density polythene is not used in the manufacturing of buckets, dust-bins etc. because
buckets, dustbins are manufactured by high density polythene.

9. Ans. (4)
Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the
assertion

10. Ans. (2)

Teflon (Addition polymer) is synthesized using a free radical polymerization technique.

11. Ans. (1)

Caprolactam on hydrolysis forms nylon-6 polymer.

12. Ans. (4)

Nylon-2-nylon-6 is a biodegradable polymer.

13. Ans. (4)

14. Ans. (4)

Chain growth polymerisation includes both homopolymerisation and copolymerization.

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15. Ans. (1)

NH2(a) will act as nucleophile because NH2 (b) is having delocalised lonepair.

16. Ans. (1)

17. Ans. (1)

18. Ans. (4)

PHBV is a copolymer of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid.

19. Ans. (1)

Buna – N is an addition polymer.

20. Ans. (3)

Assertion and reason are correct and reason correct explanation of assertion.

21. Ans. (2)

(a)

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(b)

(c)

(d)

22. Ans. (1)

Novolac is a phenolic resin type of polymer

23. Ans. (3)

Monomers Polymers
(i) Caprolactum - Nylon-6
(ii) 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene - Neoprene
(iii) Isoprene - Natural rubber
(iv) Acrylonitrile + 1,3-butadiene - Buna N

24. Ans. (3)

Urea formaldehyde resin is used in the manufacture of wood laminates.

25. Ans. (2)

Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid are monomers of Dacron.

26. Ans. (1)

Novolac on heating with formaldehyde undergoes cross linking to form bakelite.

27. Ans. (1)

Orlon fibre are made up of polyacrylonitrile.

28. Ans. (3)

Bakelite is a cross-linked polymer of formaldehyde and Novolac (a straight chain polymer).

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29. Ans. (2)

(a) Chloroprene (b) Neoprene

(c) Acrylonitrile CH2=CH–CN (d) Isoprene

30. Ans. (1)

Novolac is a linear polymer.

31. Ans. (3)

Biodegradable polymers are a special class of polymer that break down after its intended
purpose by bacterial decomposition process to result in natural by products, such as gases
(CO2, N2), water biomass and inorganic salts. These polymer contain functional groups
similar to the functional groups present in biopolymers. Glycine and aminocaproic acid
copolymerise into polyamide (Nylon 2-Nylon 6) which is biodegradable.

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Exercise - III (JEE Advanced Pattern)

1. Ans. (C)
Nylon is a step growth polymer or condensation polymer.

2. Ans. (D)
Teflon is chain growth polymer or addition polymer.

3. Ans. (D)
Wool, silk and Leather are example of natural polymer.

4. Ans. (D)

5. Ans. (B,C)
In Buna-S one of the monomer is 1,3-Butadiene.
In neoprene monomer is 2-chloro-1,3-Butadiene.

6. Ans. (A,C)
Thermosetting polymers are heavily branched cross linked polymer and cannot be
reused.

7. Ans. (A,D)
Teflon and polystyrene are example of thermoplastic polymer.

8. Ans. (C,D)
Nylon and terylene polymer are used as a fibres.

9. Ans. (A,B)
3-hydroxybutanoic acid + 3-hydroxypentanoic acid  PHBV
Glycine + amino caproic acid  Nylon-2-Nylon-6
PHBV and Nylon-2-Nylon-6 are biodegradable polymer.

10. Ans. (A,C)

Polychloroprene and Buna-N are example of synthetic rubber.

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11. Ans. (A,D)
Fibres (Nylon and Polyesters) have strong intermolecular forces.

12. Ans. (A,B,D)

CH2=CH–Cl (PVC)
Ph–CH=CH2 (Polystyrene)
CF2=CF2 (Teflon)

13. Ans. (A,D)

Vulcanisation makes rubber more elastic and more stiff.

14. Ans. (16.47)

Molecular formula of monomer is [C8H14O2N2]

28
% nitrogen = 100  16.47
170

15. Ans. (5)

All are correctly matched.

16. Ans. (5)

All are correctly matched.

17. Ans. (4)

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)are prepared by condensation polymerisation reaction.

18. Ans. (4)

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)contains 1, 3 – Butadiene(word root) as one of the monomer.

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Exercise - IV (JEE Advanced PYQs)

1. Ans. (A) – (p, s) ;(B) – (q, r) ; (C) – (p, r) ; (D) – (s)

(A) Cellulose

glycosidic linkage (1  4) natural polymer

(B) Nylon-6,6 amide linkage, synthetic polymer

(C) Protein amide linkage in natural polymer

(D) Sucrose (disaccharide)

2. Ans. (D)
The natural rubber has intermolecular forces which are weak dispersion force (van-der-
waal forces of attraction) and is an example of an elastomer (polymer).

3. Ans. (C,D)

(C)

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(D)

4. Ans. (6)
Structure of melamine is as follows

Total no. of lone pairs of electron is '6'.

5. Ans. (A)

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