Structures of some common polymers are given. Which one is not correctly presented?
- Neoprene : [figure]
- Terylene : [figure]
- Nylon 6,6 : [figure]
- Teflon : [figure]
Answer
(1) Neoprene : [figure]
Solution
As per NCERT, neoprene is formed by the free radical polymerisation of chloroprene (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene), CH2=C(Cl)-CH=CH2, so its repeating unit has only four carbon atoms:
[figure]
The structure given for neoprene has an extra CH2 group, so it is not correctly presented. The structures of terylene, nylon 6,6 and teflon are correct.
Answer: (1)