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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.
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- A. Option A
- B. Option B
- C. Option C
- D. Option D
Explanation: The monomers for the compound "Terylene" or Polyester are Ethylene glycol and Terephthalic acid. The reaction is as follows:
Correct answer: Option A- A. Polyvinyl chloride
- B. Nylon
- C. Carbohydrate
- D. Polyester
Explanation: An 'addition polymer' is a polymer which consists of monomers, that add on to each other or combine without the formation of a secondary…
Correct answer: Polyvinyl chloride- A. -OH
- B. -NH2
- C. -SO2H
- D. -COOH
Explanation: Amines are used in making azo dyes and nylon apart from medicines and drugs.
Correct answer: -NH2- A. Polystyrene
- B. Bakelite
- C. Nylon
- D. Teflon
Explanation: The correct answer is Option D:Teflon. The trade name of tetralluoroethylene polymer is PTFE, which is commonly known as Teflon.
Correct answer: Teflon- A. Polystoene
- B. Backlite
- C. Nylone
- D. Teflone
Explanation: Tetrafluoroethylene is commonly known as Teflon.
Correct answer: Teflone- A. Substitution reaction
- B. Addition polymerization
- C. Condensation polymerization
- D. Condensation reaction
Explanation: The formation of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) from vinyl chloride is an example of addition polymerization.
Correct answer: Addition polymerization- A. NaOH
- B. NaHCO3
- C. Na2CO3
- D. Na2CO3. 2H2O
Explanation: Mercerization is an industrial process involving sodium hydroxide for cotton yarns or fabrics to increase the luster and dyeability.It is…
Correct answer: NaOH- A. High molecular weight compounds from monomers
- B. Low molecular weight compounds from monomers
- C. Intermediate molecular weight compound from monomers
- D. High molecular weight compounds from polymers
Explanation: High molecular weight compounds from monomers: This is the correct option.
Correct answer: High molecular weight compounds from monomers- A. Painta
- B. Venshes
- C. Water proofing fabrics
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Silicon is used in Paints as it improves adherence, waterproofing and resistance to chemicals.
Correct answer: Painta- A. It is used in large scale production of cable insulator
- B. It is a copolymer
- C. It is a homopolymer
- D. It is used in the manufacturing of pipes
Explanation: b) It is a copolymer:This option states that polyvinyl chloride is a copolymer. This statement is not correct.
Correct answer: It is a copolymer- A. PVC
- B. Terylene
- C. Nylon
- D. Teflon
Explanation: Nylon is a synthetic polymer that contains nitrogen in its chemical structure.
Correct answer: Nylon- A. H2O
- B. HCl
- C. NH3
- D. No molecules are eliminated
Explanation: In polymer chemistry, an additional polymer is a polymer that forms by simple linking of monomers without the co-generation of other…
Correct answer: No molecules are eliminated