Polymers Question 82

Question: Among cellulose, polyvinyl chloride, nylon and natural rubber, the polymer in which the intermolecular force of attraction is weakest is

Options:

A) Nylon

B) Polyvinyl chloride

C) Cellulose

D) Natural Rubber

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Nylon and cellulose, both have intermolecular hydrogen bonding, polyvinyl chloride has dipole- dipole interaction, while natural rubber has van der Waal forces which are weakest.