chapter 15. INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER CHEMISTRY Class 12 Chemistry Textbook Solution

3. Answer the following.

ix. Classify the following polymers as natural and synthetic polymers
a. Cellulose b. Polystyrene
c. Terylene d. Starch
e. Protein f. Silicones
g. Orlon (Polyacrylonitrle)
h. Phenol-formedehyde resins

Answer:-

Polymers can be classified as natural or synthetic based on their origin and production methods. Here’s a classification of the given polymers:

Natural Polymers:

  1. Cellulose (a)
  2. Starch (d)
  3. Protein (e)

Synthetic Polymers:

  1. Polystyrene (b)
  2. Terylene (c)
  3. Silicones (f)
  4. Orlon (Polyacrylonitrile) (g)
  5. Phenol-formaldehyde resins (h)

Natural polymers are derived from natural sources, such as plants or animals, while synthetic polymers are chemically synthesized in laboratories or industries.

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