Organic Chemistry

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Q1. Which polymer is commonly used in the production of synthetic fibers? (2023)

Solution:

Nylon is a synthetic polymer widely used in the production of synthetic fibers for clothing and textiles.

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Q2. Which polymer is commonly used in the production of fibers for clothing? (2020)

Solution:

Nylon is commonly used in the production of fibers for clothing due to its strength and elasticity.

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Q3. What is the repeating unit of polystyrene? (2021)

Solution:

The repeating unit of polystyrene is derived from the monomer styrene, which has the structure -CH=CH2-.

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Q4. What type of polymer is rubber classified as? (2019)

Solution:

Rubber is classified as an elastomer, which is a type of polymer that exhibits elastic properties.

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Q5. Which of the following is NOT a property of thermoplastics? (2022)

Solution:

Thermoplastics are generally not brittle at room temperature; they can be reshaped upon heating.

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Q6. Which of the following polymers is used in the production of rubber? (2019)

Solution:

Natural rubber is a polymer made from the latex of rubber trees and is widely used in the production of rubber products.

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Q7. What type of polymer is formed by the polymerization of isoprene? (2019)

Solution:

Natural rubber is formed by the polymerization of isoprene.

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Q8. Which polymer is commonly used in the production of non-stick cookware? (2023)

Solution:

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon, is used in non-stick cookware due to its low friction properties.

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Q9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polymers? (2023)

Solution:

Polymers typically have low solubility in water, especially synthetic ones.

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Q10. What is the main monomer used to produce polystyrene? (2021)

Solution:

Polystyrene is produced from the polymerization of styrene monomers.