Identify linear polymer from the following.

Identify linear polymer from the following.
  1. High density polythene
  2. Low density polythene
  3. Bakelite
  4. Melamine

Solution

- 'High-density polythene', is the example of Linear polymers. - According to the structure of the polymer, it is classified into three types. - Linear polymers: - The linear polymer consists of a straight \& long-chain structure. - Examples- Polyvinyl chloride(PVC), High-density polythene, etc. - Branched-chain polymers: - Polymers having some branches in a linear structure. - Examples -Polythene of Low-density. - Cross-linked or network polymers: - To form a 3-dimensional network polymer, the monomer units are cross-linked together in this structure. Examples-melamine, Bakelite, etc.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (09 May Shift 2)

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