A key difference between addition and condensation polymerization is that addition polymerization:
Correct answer: C. Does not involve the elimination of a small molecule
- A. Eliminates a water molecule
- B. Involves reaction between two functional groups
- C. Does not involve the elimination of a small molecule
- D. Is generally ionic in nature
Explanation
Addition polymerization involves the joining of monomers without the formation of by-products, such as water or other small molecules. This is in contrast to condensation polymerization, where the reaction between functional groups results in the elimination of small molecules like water. Thus, the key difference highlighted in the question is the absence of small molecule elimination in addition polymerization. Options A and B describe characteristics of condensation polymerization, while Option D incorrectly states that addition polymerization is ionic in nature. The correct answer is Option C.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Industrial Chemistry
Industrial chemistry applies chemical reactions and material properties to the manufacture of adhesives, dyes and polymers. Coverage includes addition and condensation polymerisation, thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers, the structural basis of colour in dyes, and how adhesive composition enables bonding between surfaces.
Practise Industrial Chemistry
292 free Industrial Chemistry MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this
Chemistry is on 14 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Industrial Chemistry questions
Both PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate) and PVAc-based emulsion adhesives are primarily used for what purpose?
Which of the following is a condensation polymer used as a textile fiber?
An early incentive for developing hot melt adhesives was to find a solution for:
Which of the following pairs correctly matches a dye type with its application method?
Which substance is an example of a synthetic polymer that functions as a non-reactive, thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive?
Polymers are large molecules built from small repeating units called