Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:

Which of the following polymers has a structure as shown below?

Options:

Low-density polythene

High-density polythene

Polyvinyl chloride

Bakelite

Correct Answer:

Low-density polythene

Explanation:

The given structure has unconnected linear chains with some intermediate branches. This is a branched chain polymer. They are less dense and stronger than linear polymers, and they are irregularly packed.