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GATE 2020 CH – Question 21

Chemical Technology · Polymerization industries · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which statement is NOT correct?

  1. Nylon-6,6 is produced by condensation polymerization.
  2. Phenol–formaldehyde resin is a thermosetting polymer.
  3. HDPE is produced by condensation polymerization.
  4. PET is a polyester.

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Correct answer: (C) HDPE is produced by condensation polymerization.

Explanation

HDPE forms by chain-growth addition polymerization of ethylene, without elimination of a small condensate. Thus C is false. Nylon-6,6 forms by condensation, phenol–formaldehyde resin forms a thermoset network, and polyethylene terephthalate contains ester linkages and is a polyester.

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