JEE-MAIN SERIES Chemistry
Polymers
31 previous year questions.
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2015 Chapter Questions 31 MCQs
01
PYQ 2015
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which polymer is used in the manufacture of paints and lacquers?
1
Bakelite
2
Glyptal
3
Polypropene
4
Polyvinyl chloride
02
PYQ 2016
easy
chemistry ID: jee-main
Rayon is a semisynthetic polymer whose properties are better than natural cotton. Mechanical and aesthetic properties of cellulose can be improved by acetylation.
1
Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion
2
Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion
3
Assertion is incorrect statement, but the reason is correct
4
Both assertion and reason are incorrect
03
PYQ 2019
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Poly- -hydroxybutyrate-co- hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a copolymer of___.
1
3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 4-hydroxypentanoic acid
2
2-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
3
3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 2-hydroxypentanoic acid
4
3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
04
PYQ 2019
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?
1
Buna-N
2
PVC
3
Bakelite
4
Nylon 6
05
PYQ 2019
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which of the following is a condensation polymer?
1
Buna - S
2
Nylon 6, 6
3
Teflon
4
Neoprene
06
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
The polymer formed on heating Novolac with formaldehyde is :
1
Melamine
2
Bakelite
3
Polyester
4
Nylon 6,6
07
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Monomer of Novolac is :
1
-Hydroxymethylphenol.
2
phenol and melamine.
3
1,3-Butadiene and styrene.
4
3-Hydroxybutanoic acid.
08
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
In polymer Buna-S : 'S' stands for :
1
Sulphur
2
Strength
3
Styrene
4
Sulphonation
09
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which among the following is not a polyester ?
1
Glyptal
2
Novolac
3
Dacron
4
PHBV
10
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
1
Neoprene
2
Buna-N
3
Novolac
4
Acrilan
11
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II.
List I: (a) Caprolactum (b) 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene (c) Isoprene (d) Acrylonitrile.
List II: (i) Natural rubber (ii) Buna-N (iii) Nylon 6 (iv) Neoprene.
List I: (a) Caprolactum (b) 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene (c) Isoprene (d) Acrylonitrile.
List II: (i) Natural rubber (ii) Buna-N (iii) Nylon 6 (iv) Neoprene.
1
(a)→(i), (b)→(ii), (c)→(iii), (d)→(iv)
2
(a) → (iv), (b) → (iii), (c) → (ii), (d) → (i)
3
(a) → (ii), (b) → (i), (c) → (iv), (d) → (iii)
4
(a)→(iii), (b)→(iv), (c)→(i), (d)→(ii)
12
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which statement is correct ?
1
Buna-N is a natural polymer.
2
Buna-S is a synthetic and linear thermosetting polymer.
3
Neoprene is an addition copolymer used in plastic bucket manufacturing.
4
Synthesis of Buna-S needs nascent oxygen.
13
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II
| List I (polymer) | List-II (Nature) | ||
| A. |  | I. | Thermosetting polymer |
| B. |  | II. | Fibers |
| C. |  | III. | Elastomer |
| D. |  | IV. | Thermoplastic polymer |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
2
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
4
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
14
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Melamine polymer is formed by the condensation of :
1
2
3
4
15
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
The polymer, which can be stretched and retains its original status on releasing the force is
1
Bakelite
2
Nylon 6, 6
3
Buna-N
4
Terylene
16
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Terylene polymer is obtained by condensation of :
1
Ethane-1, 2-diol and Benzene-1, 3 dicarboxylic acid
2
Propane-1, 2-diol and Benzene-1, 4 dicarboxylic acid
3
Ethane-1, 2-diol and Benzene-1, 4 dicarboxylic acid
4
Ethane-1, 2-diol and Benzene-1, 2 dicarboxylic acid
17
PYQ 2022
hard
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List-I with List-II.
| (Si-Compounds) | (Si-Polymeric/other Products) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | i | Chain Silicone | |
| B. | ii | Dimeric Silicone | |
| C. | iii | Silane | |
| D. | iv | 2D-Silicone |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
3
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
4
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
18
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List-I with List-II
| (Polymer) | (Used in) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Bakelite | i | Radio and television cabinets |
| B. | Glyptal | ii | Electrical switches |
| C. | PVC | iii | Paints and Lacqures |
| D. | Polystyrene | iv | Water pipes |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A) –(II) (B) – (III), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)
2
(A) –(I) (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
3
(A) –(IV) (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
4
(A) –(II) (B) – (III), (C) – (I), (D) – (IV)
19
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which is true about Buna-N?
1
It is a linear polymer of 1, 3-butadiene
2
It is obtained by copolymerization of 1, 3-butadiene and styrene
3
It is obtained by copolymerization of 1, 3-butadiene and acrylonitrile
4
The suffix N in Buna-N stands for its natural occurrence.
20
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
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 strong polar interactions with coiled structure.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct one from the options given below:
1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is true but (R) is false.
4
(A) is false but (R) is true.
21
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Amylose is insoluble in water.
Reason R : Amylose is a long linear molecule with more than 200 glucose units.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Assertion A : Amylose is insoluble in water.
Reason R : Amylose is a long linear molecule with more than 200 glucose units.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3
A is correct but R is not correct
4
A is not correct but R is correct
22
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
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, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
1
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
2
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
3
A is correct but R is not correct.
4
A is not correct but R is correct.
23
PYQ 2022
easy
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List-I with List-II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A(II), B(I), C(III), D(IV)
2
A(II), B(I), C(III), D(IV)
3
A(II), B(I), C(IV), D(III)
4
A(I), B(II), C(III), D(IV)
24
PYQ 2023
easy
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match the terms in Column-I with their description in Column-II and choose the correct option:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (A). | Biodegradable | (P). | Polyacrylonitrie |
| (B). | Synthetic | (Q). | PHBV |
| (C). | Natural | (R). | Dacron |
| (D). | Polyester | (S). | Rubber |
1
a-q; b-p; c-s; d-r
2
a-q; b-p; c-r; d-s
3
a-p; b-q; c-s; d-r
4
a-q; b-r; c-s; d-p
25
PYQ 2023
easy
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II :
| List-I Polymer | List-II used for items | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Nylon 6,6 | I | Buckets |
| B | Low density polythene | II | Non-stick utensils |
| C | High density polythene | III | Bristles of brushes |
| D | Teflon | IV | Toys |
1
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
2
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
26
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Caprolactam when heated at high temperature in presence of water, gives
1
Dacron
2
Nylon 6
3
Teflon
4
Nylon 6, 6
27
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Polymer which is named as orlon is:
1
Polyamide
2
Polyacrylonitrile
3
Polycarbonate
4
Polyethene
28
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match the columns Column I Column II (a) Biodegradable (p) polyacrylonitrie (b) Synthetic (q) PHBV (c) Natural (r) dacron (d) Polyester (s) Rubber
1
a-q; b-p; c-s; d-r
2
a-q; b-p; c-r; d-s
3
a-p; b-q; c-s; d-r
4
a-q; b-r; c-s; d-p
29
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List-I | Polymer | List-II | Type/ Class |
| (A) | Nylon-2-Nylon-6 | (I) | Thermosetting polymer |
| (B) | Buna-N | (II) | Biodegradable polymer |
| (C) | Urea-formaldehyde | (III) | Synthetic rubber resin |
| (D) | Dacron | (IV) | Polyester |
1
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
2
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
4
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
30
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
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:
1
Polyacrylonitrile
2
Polyterephthalate
3
Low density polyethylene
4
High density polyethylene
31
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Ethene at 333 to 343 K and 6-7 atm pressure in the presence of AIEt3 and TiCl4 undergoes addition polymerization to give LDP.
Statement II: Caprolactam at 533-543 K in H2O through step growth polymerizes to give Nylon 6.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I : Ethene at 333 to 343 K and 6-7 atm pressure in the presence of AIEt3 and TiCl4 undergoes addition polymerization to give LDP.
Statement II: Caprolactam at 533-543 K in H2O through step growth polymerizes to give Nylon 6.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Both Statement t and Statement II are false
2
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
3
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
4
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
