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241.

Mention two important uses of each of the following:

 (i) Bakelite

 (ii) Nylon 6

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242.

Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polymers:
(i) Buna-S
(ii) Glyptal
(iii) Polyvinyl chloride

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243.

Give one example of a condensation polymer. 

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244.

Define thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.

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245.

What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example of biodegradable aliphatic polyester.


Biodegradable Polymers:  A polymer that can be decomposed by bacteria is called a biodegradable polymer.

An example of biodegradable aliphatic polyester is PHBV i.e., Poly b-hydroxybutyrate -co-b-hydroxy valerate

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246.

Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.

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247.

(i) What is the role of t-butyl peroxide in the polymerization of ethene?

(ii) Identify the monomers in the following polymer:



(iii)Arrange the following polymers in the increasing order of their intermolecular forces:
Polystyrene, Terylene, Buna-S

OR

Write the mechanism of free radical polymerization of ethene.

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248.

i) What is the role of sulphur in the vulcanization of rubber?
ii) Identify the monomers in the following polymer:


iii)Arrange the following polymers in the increasing order of their intermolecular forces:
Terylene, polythene, Neoprene

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249.

Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polymers:

(i) Buna-S

(ii) Dacron

(iii) Neoprene
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250.

Which of the following is a natural polymer?

Buna-S, protein, PVC

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