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Caprolactam is the monomeric unit of :

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  1. Nylon 6, 6

  2. Nylon 2-Nylon 6

  3. Nylon 6

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Nylon 6 is made from one kind of monomer called caprolactam. 

Nylon 6,6 is made from two monomers, adipoyl chloride and hexamethylene diamine.

Nylon 2–Nylon 6 is a copolymer of glycine and amino caproic acid. 

Polyethylene is a/an:

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  1. random co-polymer

  2. homopolymer

  3. alternate co-polymer

  4. cross-linked co-polymer

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following represents the example of a homopolymer ?

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  1. PMMA

  2. Bakelite

  3. Nylon - $6,:6$

  4. Neoprene

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Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

When a polymer is made by linking only one type of small molecule or monomer together, it is called a homopolymer, e.g. PMMA and Neoprene.


When two different types of monomers are joined in the same polymer chain, the polymer is called a co-polymer, e.g., Nylon - $6,:6$ and Bakelite.

Which of the following is a co-polymer ?

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  1. Polytetrafluoroethylene

  2. Polyvinyl chloride

  3. Polyethylene

  4. Nylon - $6, :6$

  5. Natural rubber

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A polymer derived from more than one species of monomer is a co-polymer e.g. Nylon - $6,:6$. 


All others are formed by following single monomers: 
Polytetrafluoroethylene - tetrafluoroethylene, 
Polyvinyl chloride - vinyl chloride, 
Polyethylene - ethylene and
 Natural rubber or polyisoprene - isoprene ($2$-methyl-$1,:3$-butadiene).

Silk worm : Cocoon :: Wool: ?

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  1. Hair of rabbit

  2. Cotton plant

  3. Fleece of sheep

  4. Jute of hemp

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silk worm: Cocoon

This cocoon is formed by silkworm out of silk fibres.
Similarly, Wool is obtained from sheep's fleece which is a coat of wool.

Match column 1 with column 2


List I List II
1 PET a garden hoses, shoe soles
2 High-density polyethylene b soft drink bottles, detergent bottles
3 Poly vinyl chloride c squeeze bottles, dry cleaning bags
4 Low-density polyethylene d milk bottles, shopping bags

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  1. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c

  2. 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

  3. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d

  4. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

PET is a clear, tough polymer with exceptional gas and moisture barrier properties. PET's ability to contain carbon dioxide (carbonation) makes it ideal for use in soft drink bottles. 


HDPE is used in milk, juice and water containers in order to take advantage of its excellent protective barrier properties. 


PVC provides excellent clarity, puncture resistance and cling.

 LDPE offers clarity and flexibility. It is used to make bottles that require flexibility.


1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

Which of the following is an alternative copolymer?

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  1. Styrene

  2. Neoprene

  3. Nylon - $2$ - nylon - $6$

  4. Nylon - $6$

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alternative polymers are those polymers which are formed by only two monomeric units which are alternatively arranged in polymeric chain Nylon - $2$ - nylon - $6$.
The formation is shown in the reaction below:
$HOOC-(CH _2) _4-COOH + H _2N-(CH _2) _2-NH _2 \rightarrow -[NH(CH _2) _2NHCO(CH _2) _4CO] _n- + nH _2O$

Orion and Acrilan are fibres of well-known textile materials of the same name. They are copolymers of:

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  1. styrene and butadiene

  2. alcohol and ester

  3. acrylonitrile and 2-vinylpyridine

  4. methane and acetone

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Orlon is also known as polyacrylonitrile hence is the copolymer of acrylonitrile.

Acrilan is also a copolymer of acrylonitrile.

Vinylite resins are copolymers of vinyl acetate and vinyl chloride. They are resistant to wear and tear to chemicals. One of their well-known uses is in:

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  1. floor coverings

  2. ropes

  3. tyres

  4. electrical insulators

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$\text{Vinylite resins are well known used in Floor coverings so that to resist chemicals from it.}$

Which of the following is not a homopolymer?

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  1. Butyl rubber

  2. Neoprene

  3. Natural rubber

  4. Nitrile rubber

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Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:
A homopolymer plastic is one that is produced by the polymerization of a single monomer.
Butyl rubber, sometimes just called "butyl", is a synthetic rubber, a copolymer of isobutylene with isoprene. 
Neoprene is a homopolymer of chlorobutadiene.
Natural rubber is from the monomer isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene).
Nitrile rubber, also known as Buna-N, is a synthetic rubber copolymer of acrylonitrile (ACN) and butadiene. 
Thus Butyl rubber and nitrile rubber are not homopolymers
Options A  and D are correct.