Question

Based on the mode of polymerisation we can classify polymers into addition polymers and condensation polymers.

a) Classify the polymers given below into addition polymers and condensation polymers. Terylene, polyvinyl chloride, bakelite, polyethene.

b) How will you prepare Nylon 6,6?

Answer 1

a) Addition polymers – Polyvinyl chloride, Polythene Condensation polymers-Terylene, Bakelite

b) Nylon 6,6 is prepared by the condensation ‘ polymerisation of hexamethylene diamine with adipic acid under high pressure and at high temperature.