Polymers
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2019
Q51
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The correct name of the following polymer is :
A.
Polytert-butylene
B.
Polyisobutane
C.
Polyisobutylene
D.
Polyisoprene
2019
Q52
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?
A.
Buna-N
B.
PVC
C.
NyIon6
D.
Bakelite
2019
Q53
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The correct match between Item-I and Item-II is :
| Item - I | Item - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | High density polythene | (I) | Peroxide catalyst |
| (b) | Polyacrylonitrile | (II) | Condensation at high temperature & pressure |
| (c) | Novolac | (III) | Ziegler-Natta Catalyst |
| (d) | Nylon 6 | (IV) | Acid or base catalyst |
A.
(a) $ \to $ (IV), (b) $ \to $ (II), (c) $ \to $ (I), (d) $ \to $ (III)
B.
(a) $ \to $ (III), (b) $ \to $ (I), (c) $ \to $ (IV), (d) $ \to $ (II)
C.
(a) $ \to $ (II), (b) $ \to $ (IV), (c) $ \to $ (I), (d) $ \to $ (III)
D.
(a) $ \to $ (III), (b) $ \to $ (I), (c) $ \to $ (II), (d) $ \to $ (IV)
2019
Q54
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following is a condensation polymer?
A.
Neoprene
B.
Buna-S
C.
Nylon 6, 6
D.
Teflon
2019
Q55
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following compounds is a
constituent of the polymer
A.
N-Methyl urea
B.
Ammonia
C.
Formaldehyde
D.
Methylamine
2019
Q56
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The structure of Nylon-6 is :
A.
B.
C.
D.
2019
Q57
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The two monomers for the synthesis of Nylon 6, 6 are
A.
HOOC(CH2)6COOH, H2N(CH2)4NH2
B.
HOOC(CH2)4COOH, H2N(CH2)6NH2
C.
HOOC(CH2)4COOH, H2N(CH2)4NH2
D.
HOOC(CH2)6COOH, H2N(CH2)6NH2
2019
Q58
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Poly $\beta $ –hydroxybutyrate-co-$\beta $-hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a copolymer of
A.
2-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
B.
3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 2-hydroxypentanoic acid
C.
3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
D.
3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 4-hydroxypentanoic acid
2019
Q59
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The homopolymer formed from 4-hydroxy-butanoic acid is :
A.
B.
C.
D.
2019
Q60
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The polymer obtained from the following reaction is :
A.
B.
C.
D.
2019
Q61
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The major product of the following reaction is
A.
B.
C.
D.
2019
Q62
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Major product of the following reaction is :
A.
B.
C.
D.
2018
Q63
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following statements is not true ?
A.
Step growth polymerisation requires a bifunctional monomer.
B.
Nylon 6 is an example of step-growth polymerisation.
C.
Chain growth polymerisation includes both homopolymerisation and copylymerisation.
D.
Chain growth polymerisation involves homopolymerisation only.
2018
Q64
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The copolymer formed by addition polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of peroxide is :
A.
B.
C.
D.
2017
Q65
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2017
Q66
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The formation of which of the following polymers involves hydrolysis reaction?
A.
Bakelite
B.
Nylon 6, 6
C.
Terylene
D.
Nylon 6
2016
Q67
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following polymers is synthesized using a free radical
polymerization technique ?
A.
Teflon
B.
Terylene
C.
Melamine polymer
D.
Nylon 6, 6
2016
Q68
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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.
Rayon is a semisynthetic polymer whose properties are better than natural cotton.
Reason :
Mechanical and aesthetic properties of cellulose can be improved by acetylation.
A.
Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
B.
Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
C.
Assertion is incorrect statement, but the reason is correct.
D.
Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
2016
Q69
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following statements about low density polythene is FALSE ?
A.
Its synthesis requires high pressure.
B.
It is a poor conductor of electricity.
C.
Its synthesis requires dioxygen or a peroxide initiator as a catalyst.
D.
It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dust-bins etc.
2015
Q70
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which polymer is used in the manufacture of paints and lacquers?
A.
Glyptal
B.
Polypropene
C.
Poly vinyl chloride
D.
Bakelite
2014
Q71
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one is classified as a condensation polymer?
A.
Teflon
B.
Acrylonitrile
C.
Dacron
D.
Neoprene
2012
Q72
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The species which can best serve as an initiator for the cationic polymerization is :
A.
LiAlH4
B.
HNO3
C.
AlCl3
D.
BuLi
2010
Q73
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The polymer containing strong intermolecular forces e.g. hydrogen bonding, is
A.
teflon
B.
nylon 6,6
C.
polystyrene
D.
natural rubber
2009
Q74
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Buna-$N$ synthetic rubber is a copolymer of :
A.
${H_2}C = CH - CH = C{H_2}$
and $\,\,\,\,\,$ ${H_5}{C_6} - CH = C{H_2}$
and $\,\,\,\,\,$ ${H_5}{C_6} - CH = C{H_2}$
B.
${H_2}C = CH - CN$
and $\,\,\,\,\,$ ${H_2}C = CH - CH = C{H_2}$
and $\,\,\,\,\,$ ${H_2}C = CH - CH = C{H_2}$
C.
D.
2008
Q75
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Bakelite is obtained from phenol by reacting with
A.
(CH2OH)2
B.
CH3CHO
C.
CH3COCH3
D.
HCHO
2005
Q76
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following is a polyamide?
A.
Teflon
B.
Nylon – 6, 6
C.
Terylene
D.
Bakelite
2005
Q77
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following is fully fluorinated polymer?
A.
Neoprene
B.
Teflon
C.
Thiokol
D.
PVC
2003
Q78
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Nylon threads are made of
A.
polyester polymer
B.
polyamide polymer
C.
polyethylene polymer
D.
polyvinyl polymer
2002
Q79
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Polymer formation from monomers starts by
A.
condensation reaction between monomers
B.
coordinate reaction between monomers
C.
conversion of monomer to monomer ions by protons
D.
hydrolysis of monomers