Polymers — JEE Main PYQs

64 previous year questions on Polymers (Chemistry), newest first. Open any question for its complete step-by-step solution.

  1. Polymer used in orlon is:
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  2. Buna-S can be represented as:
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  3. The polymer X - consists of linear molecules and is closely packed. It is prepared in the presence of triethylaluminium and titanium tetrachloride under low pressure. The polymer X is -
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  4. Given below are two statements :

    Statements I : Ethene at 333 to 343 K and 6-7 atm pressure in the presence of and undergoes addition polymerization to give LDP.

    Statement II : Caprolactam at 533-543 K in throu …
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  5. Match List I with List II

    LIST I (Examples) | LIST II (Type)
    A. 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene | I. Biodegradable polymer
    B. Nylon 2-nylon 6 | II. Synthetic Rubber
    C. Polyacrylonitrile | III. Polyester
    D. Dacron | IV. Addition Polymer

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  6. Match List I with List II:

    List I-(Monomer)
    (A) Tetrafluoroethylene
    (B) Acrylonitrile
    (C) Caprolactam
    (D) Isoprene

    List II-(Polymer)
    (i) Orlon
    (ii) Natural rubber
    (iii) Teflon
    (IV) Nylon-6

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  7. Match List I with List II
    List I (Name of polymer)List II (Uses)
    A.GlyptalI.Flexible pipes
    B.NeopreneII.Synthetic wool
    C.AcrilanIII.Paints and Lacquers
    D.LDPIV.Gaskets

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  8. Caprolactam when heated at high temperature in presence of water, gives
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  9. Match List I with List II:
    List-I: A. Elastomeric polymer B. Fibre Polymer C. Thermosetting Polymer D. Thermoplastic Polymer
    List-II: I. Urea formaldehyde resin II. Polystyrene III. Polyester IV. Neoprene
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  10. Which of the following is NOT a natural polymer?
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  11. Terylene polymer is obtained by condensation of:
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  12. Melamine polymer is formed by the condensation of:
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  13. Vulcanization of rubber is carried out by heating a mixture of :
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  14. Match List-I with List-II.

    List-I (Polymer)
    (A) Neoprene
    (B) Teflon
    (C) Acrilan
    (D) Natural rubber

    List-II (Monomer)
    (I) Acrylonitrile
    (II) Chloroprene
    (III) Tetrafluoroethene
    (IV) Isoprene

    Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
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  15. Given below are two statements, one is Assertion (A) and other is Reason (R).

    Assertion (A) : Natural rubber is a linear polymer of isoprene called cis-polyisoprene with elastic properties.
    Reason (R) : The cis-polyisoprene molecules consist of various chains held together by st …
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  16. Which is true about Buna-N?
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  17. Which one of the following is NOT a copolymer?
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  18. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

    Assertion A: Dacron is an example of polyester polymer.

    Reason R: Dacron is made up of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid monomers.

    In the light of the above statements, c …
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  19. The polymer, which can be stretched and retains its original status on releasing the force is
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  20. Consider the above reaction and identify the intermediate ' X '
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  21. Which of the following sets are correct regarding polymer ?
    (A) Copolymer : Buna-S
    (B) Condensation polymer : Nylon-6,6
    (C) Fibre : Nylon-6,6
    (D) Thermosetting polymer : Terylene
    (E) Homopolymer : Buna-N

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  22. Match List-I with List-II

    List-I (Polymer)
    (A) Bakelite
    (B) Glyptal
    (C) PVC
    (D) Polystyrene

    List-II (Used in)
    (I) Radio and television Cabinets
    (II) Electrical switches
    (III) Paints and Lacquers
    (IV) Water pipes

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  23. Which of the following is an example of polyester?
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  24. Which of the following is not an example of a condensation polymer?
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  25. The Novolac polymer has mass of 963 g. The number of monomer units present in it are ______.
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  26. Match List I with List II.

    List I (Monomer Unit):
    (a) Caprolactum
    (b) 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene
    (c) Isoprene
    (d) Acrylonitrile

    List II (Polymer):
    (i) Natural rubber
    (ii) Buna- N
    (iii) Nylon 6
    (iv) Neoprene

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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  27. The polymer formed on heating Novolac with formaldehyde is :
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  28. Orlon fibres are made up of:
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  29. In polymer Buna - S: 'S' stands for:
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  30. Bakelite is a cross- linked polymer of formaldehyde and :
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  31. Which statement is correct?
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  32. Match List - I with List - II:

    List - I
    (a) Chloroprene
    (b) Neoprene
    (c) Acrylonitrile
    (d) Isoprene

    List - II
    (i) (see structure)
    (ii) (see structure)
    (iii) (see structure)
    (iv)

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  33. The structure of Neoprene is :
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  34. Which among the following is not a polyester ?
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  35. Monomer of Novolac is :
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  36. is a repeating unit for
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  37. A biodegradable polyamide can be made from:
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  38. Monomer units of Dacron polymer are:
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  39. Which of the following polymer is used in the manufacture of wood laminates?
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  40. Preparation of Bakelite proceeds via reactions:
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  41. Which polymer has 'chiral' monomer(s)?
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  42. Which one of the following polymers is not obtained by condensation polymerisation?
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  43. The correct match between Item-I and Item-II is:

    Item-I
    (a) Natural rubber
    (b) Neoprene
    (c) Buna-N
    (d) Buna-S

    Item-II
    (I) 1, 3-butadiene + styrene
    (II) 1, 3-butadiene + acrylonitrile
    (III) Chloroprene
    (IV) Isoprene
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  44. Consider the Assertion and Reason given below.

    Assertion (A): Ethene polymerized in the presence of Ziegler Natta Catalyst at high temperature and pressure is used to make buckets and dustbins.
    Reason (R): High density polymers are closely packed and are chemically inert. Choose …
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  45. The structure of Nylon - 6 is:
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  46. The homopolymer formed from 4 - hydroxybutanoic acid is:
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  47. Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?
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  48. The correct match between Item-I and Item-II is:
    Item-IItem-II
    (a)High density polythene(I)Peroxide catalyst
    (b)Polyacrylonitrile(II)Condensation at high temperature & pressure
    | (c) | Novolac | (III) | Ziegler-Natta Catalys …
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  49. The polymer obtained from the following reactions is:
    (see reaction scheme)
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  50. Poly - -hydroxybutyrate-co- -hydroxyvalerate(PHBV) is a copolymer of ____
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