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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:

Which of the following is not suitable for the polymerisation of ethene to form high-density polythene?

Options:

Presence of Ziegler-Natta catalyst

Temperature of 500K

Pressure of 7 atmospheres

Hydrocarbon solvent

Correct Answer:

Temperature of 500K

Explanation:

High density polymer (HDP) is formed when polymerisation of C2H4 takes place through addition in a hydrocarbon solvent with Ziegler-Natta catalyst at temperature of 333-343K and under a pressure of 6-7 atmospheres. Temperatures and pressure higher than this will favour the formation of LDP.