Why have biodegradable synthetic polymers been designed and developed?

  • A
    To increase the durability of plastic products.
  • B
    To reduce the accumulation of non-biodegradable polymeric solid waste in the environment.
  • C
    To make polymers cheaper to produce.
  • D
    To improve the mechanical strength of synthetic fibers.

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Match the polymers in List-$I$ with their monomers in List-$II$ and select the correct match:
List-$I$List-$II$
$A$. $Nylon$ $6,6$$i$. $Ethylene$ $glycol$ and $Terephthalic$ $acid$
$B$. $Terylene$$ii$. $1,3-Butadiene$ and $Styrene$
$C$. $Buna-S$$iii$. $Chloroprene$
$D$. $Neoprene$$iv$. $Acrylonitrile$
$v$. $Adipic$ $acid$ and $Hexamethylenediamine$

The correct match is:

Match the following:
List-$I$ (Polymer)List-$II$ (Used in Making)
$A$. Urea-formaldehyde resin$I$. Safety Helmets
$B$. Glyptal$II$. Gaskets
$C$. Bakelite$III$. Laminated sheets
$D$. Nylon-$6,6$$IV$. Commercial fibres
$E$. Phenol-formaldehyde$V$. Paints

Correct answer is:

As the molecular weight increases,the tensile strength of polymers:

Which of the following polymers is used as a substitute for wool?

The natural rubber is the polymer of

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