Pick out the wrong statement regarding the solubility characteristics of high polymers?

Correct answer: D. High molecular weight polymers on dissolving gives solution of very low viscosity

  • A. Greater the degree of cross-linking in the polymer, lesser is its solubility
  • B. Polymers having more aliphatic character are more soluble in aliphatic solvents, while those polymers having more aromatic character are more soluble in aromatic solvents
  • C. Swelling tendency or solubility of polymers in a particular solvent decreases with increase in molecular weight of the solvent
  • D. High molecular weight polymers on dissolving gives solution of very low viscosity

Explanation

Cross-linking restricts polymer chains and reduces their ability to separate and dissolve, while high-molecular-weight polymers generally form highly viscous solutions. Therefore, the statement that they give very low-viscosity solutions is the wrong one.

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