Q28 / 180 · KCET 2020 · Chemistry
Which of the following polymer has strongest intermolecular forces of attraction?
- ANeoprene
- Correct answerBTerylene
- CPolythene
- DPolystyrene
Solution
Neoprene have the weakest intermolecular forces as it is a elastomer. There are only few cross-links between the chains.
Terylene have strong intermolecular forces like dipole-dipole interaction. It is a fibre type of polymer.
Polyster and polythene are thermoplastic types of polymer. They have intermolecular forces, which are intermediate between those of elastomers and fibres.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.