Class 12th Chemistry 2017 Set3 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 20

Write the structures of the monomers used for getting the following polymers:

(a) Teflon

(b) Melamine-formaldehyde polymer

(c) Neoprene

Answer

(a) Teflon (PTFE) -  The monomeric unit present is tertrafluoroethene (n F2C =  CF2). Teflon is used as a material resistant to heat and chemical attack. It is also used for making gaskets, pumps packing, valves, oil seals, non lubricated bearings.

 

(b) Melamine-formaldehyde polymer

(c) Neoprene - It si prepared by the free radical polymerization of chloroprene. It is used as insulator for making belts,gaskets,hoses etc.

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