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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Polymers

How many of the following polymers given, come under the category of condensation polymers? Bakelite, Teflon, Nylon-6, Dacron, Polyisoprene, Melamine, Neoprene

  1. A 4
  2. B 3
  3. C 5
  4. D 6
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(B) 3

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The given polymers are formed as follows : Bakelite These are made by the condensation reaction of formaldehyde and phenol in presence of either an acid or base, as a catalyst. It involves the formation of methylene bridges in ortho/ para position. On heating with formaldehyde,…