Chemistry PYQ 65 of 152 · Organic Chemistry

Which of the following polymer is NOT a thermoplastic?

  1. ATeflon
  2. BNeoprene
  3. CPolystyrene
  4. DPolythene

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Correct answer: (b) Neoprene

Explanation

Neoprene is a synthetic rubber (an elastomer) made by polymerization of chloroprene, so it is not a thermoplastic.

Thermoplastics soften on heating and harden on cooling, and can be remoulded repeatedly.

Teflon, Polystyrene and Polythene are all true thermoplastics.

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