Which one of the following polymers is prepared by addition polymerisation?
- Dacron
- Teflon
- Nylon-66
- Novolac
Answer
(2) Teflon
Solution
Teflon is obtained by addition polymerisation of tetrafluoroethene:
nCF2=CF2 -(CF2-CF2)n-
Dacron (ethylene glycol + terephthalic acid), nylon-6,6 (hexamethylenediamine + adipic acid) and novolac (phenol + formaldehyde) are condensation polymers.
Answer: (2)