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Chemistry - Polymers

Practise 92 JEE Main previous year questions on Polymers, compiled from papers spanning 2002 to 2023. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty JEE Main tests.

Polymers has been asked in 18 of the 25 years of JEE Main papers analysed (2002–2026), with 92 questions in all. 77% of them were easy, 20% moderate and 3% tough. Most of its questions came from 2022, with 18 questions that year. In the last three years (2024–2026) it had 0 questions across 49 papers, about 0 per paper.

The chapter's 2 topics are not weighted equally: Preparation and Properties of Polymers (51 questions, 55%) and Classification of Polymers (41 questions, 45%) have been asked the most. Preparation and Properties of Polymers has also led over the last five years, with 15 questions. Classification of Polymers has produced the most tough questions (3).

  1. 1Match List I with List II: List I (Monomer) List II (Polymer) (A) Tetrafluoroethene (I) Orlon (B) Acrylonitrile (II) Natural rubber (C) Capr15 Apr, 2023 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  2. 2Match the following Column - A Column - B a . Nylon 6 I . Natural Rubber b . Vulcanized Rubber II . Cross Linked c . cis - 1 , 4 - polyisopr13 Apr, 2023 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  3. 3Match List I with List II List I (Example) List II (Type) A 2 -chloro- 1 , 3 -butadiene I Biodegradable polymer B Nylon 2 -nylon 6 II Synthe12 Apr, 2023 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  4. 4The polymer X-consists of linear molecules and is closely packed. It is prepared in the presence of trimethylammoniumpropyl and titanium tet11 Apr, 2023 (M)Classification of Polymers
  5. 5Given below are two statements: Statement I: Ethane at 333 to 343 K and 6 - 7 atm pressure in the presence of AlEt 3 and TiCl 4 undergoes ad11 Apr, 2023 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  6. 6Match List-I with List-II. List-I Polymer List-II Type/Class A. Nylon- 2 -Nylon- 6 I. Thermosetting polymer B. Buna- N II. Biodegradable pol10 Apr, 2023 (M)Classification of Polymers
  7. 7Buna - S can be represented as:10 Apr, 2023 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  8. 8Polymer used in orlon is:06 Apr, 2023 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  9. 9Caprolactam when heated at high temperature in presence of water, gives30 Jan, 2023 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  10. 10Match List-I and List-II. List-I List-II A. Elastomeric polymer I. Urea formaldehyde resin B. Fibre polymer II. Polystyrene C. Thermosetting29 Jan, 2023 (E)Classification of Polymers
  11. 11Match List I with List II List I (Name of polymer) List II (Uses) A Glyptal I Flexible pipes B Neoprene II Synthetic wool C Acrilan III Pain25 Jan, 2023 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  12. 12Which of the following is NOT a natural polymer?29 Jul, 2022 (E)Classification of Polymers
  13. 13Terylene polymer is obtained by condensation of28 Jul, 2022 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  14. 14Match List I with List II List-I (Polymer) List-II (Nature) A I Thermosetting polymer B II Fibers C III Elastomer D IV Thermoplastic polymer28 Jul, 2022 (E)Classification of Polymers
  15. 15Match List I with List II List-I Polymers List-II Commenrcial names A Phenol-formaldehyde resin I Glyptal B Copolymer of 1 , 3 -butadiene an27 Jul, 2022 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  16. 16Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Polymer) List-II (Monomer) A Neoprene I Acrylonitrile B Teflon II Chloroprene C Acrilan III Tetrafluoroet27 Jul, 2022 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  17. 17Vulcanization of rubber is carried out by heating a mixture of26 Jul, 2022 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  18. 18Melamine polymer is formed by the condensation of25 Jul, 2022 (M)Classification of Polymers
  19. 19Match List-I with List-II List-I List-II A Nylon 6 , 6 I Buckets B Low density polythene II Non-stick utensils C High density polythene III 25 Jul, 2022 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  20. 20The polymer, which can be stretched and retains its original status on releasing the force is29 Jun, 2022 (M)Classification of Polymers
  21. 21Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R . Assertion A : Dacron is an example of29 Jun, 2022 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  22. 22Which one of the following is NOT a copolymer?28 Jun, 2022 (M)Classification of Polymers
  23. 23Given below are two statements, one is Assertion and other is Reason. Assertion : Natural rubber is a linear polymer of isoprene called cis-28 Jun, 2022 (E)Classification of Polymers
  24. 24Match List - I with List - II. List-I (Polymer) List-II (Used in) A Bakelite I Radio and television cabinets B Glyptal II Electrical switche27 Jun, 2022 (M)Classification of Polymers
  25. 25Which is true about Buna- N ?27 Jun, 2022 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  26. 26Which of the following sets are correct regarding polymer: (A) Copolymer : Buna- S (B) Condensation polymer : Nylon- 6 , 6 (C) Fibres : Nylo26 Jun, 2022 (M)Classification of Polymers
  27. 27The Novolac polymer has mass of 963 g . The number of monomer units present in it are25 Jun, 2022 (E)Classification of Polymers
  28. 28Which of the following is an example of polyester?24 Jun, 2022 (M)Classification of Polymers
  29. 29Which of the following is not a condensation polymer?24 Jun, 2022 (E)Classification of Polymers
  30. 30Monomer units of Dacron polymer are :01 Sep, 2021 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  31. 31The major product formed in the following reaction is :31 Aug, 2021 (M)Classification of Polymers
  32. 32Which among the following is not a polyester ?31 Aug, 2021 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  33. 33The polymer formed on heating Novolac with formaldehyde is:26 Aug, 2021 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  34. 34is a repeating unit for :25 Jul, 2021 (M)Classification of Polymers
  35. 35A biodegradable polyamide can be made from:25 Jul, 2021 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  36. 36Match List-I with List-II : List - I List - II (a) Chloroprene (i) (b) Neoprene (ii) (c) Acrylonitrile (iii) (d) Isoprene (iv) Choose the co22 Jul, 2021 (M)Classification of Polymers
  37. 37Orlon fibres are made up of:20 Jul, 2021 (M)Classification of Polymers
  38. 38Bakelite is a cross-linked polymer of formaldehyde and:20 Jul, 2021 (E)Classification of Polymers
  39. 39Which of the following polymer is used in the manufacture of wood laminates ?16 Mar, 2021 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  40. 40The structure of Neoprene is :26 Feb, 2021 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  41. 41Which statement is correct?25 Feb, 2021 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  42. 42Match List I with List II . List I (Monomer Unit) List II (Polymer) (a) Caprolactum (i) Natural rubber (b) 2 - Chloro - 1 , 3 - butadiene (i24 Feb, 2021 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  43. 43In polymer Buna- S : ' S ' stands for:24 Feb, 2021 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  44. 44Consider the Assertion and Reason given below. Assertion (A) : Ethene polymerized in the presence of Ziegler Natta Catalyst at high temperat06 Sep, 2020 (M)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  45. 45The correct match between item - I and item - II is : Item - I Item - II (a) Natural rubber (I) 1, 3-butadiene + styrene (b) Neoprene (II) 106 Sep, 2020 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  46. 46Which one of the following polymers is not obtained by condensation polymerisation ?05 Sep, 2020 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  47. 47Which polymer has 'chiral' monomer(s)?09 Jan, 2020 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  48. 48Two monomers in maltose are:08 Jan, 2020 (E)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  49. 49Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?12 Apr, 2019 (M)Classification of Polymers
  50. 50The correct name of the following polymer is:12 Apr, 2019 (E)Classification of Polymers

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Polymers?

This chapter includes 92 questions compiled from JEE Main papers spanning 2002 to 2023.

2.Are these questions only from JEE Main, or from other exams too?

These are JEE Main questions specifically for the Polymers chapter. Questions from other exams like NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) or JEE Advanced are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Polymers an important chapter for JEE Main Chemistry?

Polymers has appeared in 18 of the 25 years of JEE Main papers covered here, with 92 questions across 89 papers - about one per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Polymers questions in JEE Main?

Of the 92 questions analysed for this chapter, 77% are easy, 20% moderate and 3% tough. 2022 had the most, with 18 questions.

5.Which topics in Polymers should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Polymers:

  • Preparation and Properties of Polymers - 51 questions (55%)
  • Classification of Polymers - 41 questions (45%)
  • Classification of Polymers has produced the most tough questions (3).
6.Is Polymers's weightage in JEE Main going up or down?

Across all 89 papers analysed, Polymers has averaged about 1.0 questions per paper. In the last three years (2024–2026), that average has fallen, at about 0.0 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.