In cationic polymerisation, carbocations are formed. Greater the stability of the carbocation, more reactive is the alkene. Since the stability of the intermediate carbocation follows the order :
$$C{H_3} - \mathop C\limits^ + H{C_6}{H_5} > C{H_3}\mathop C\limits^ + HC{H_3}$$ $$ > C{H_3}\mathop C\limits^ + HCl > C{H_3}\mathop C\limits^ + HCOOC{H_3}$$
therefore, reactivity decreases in the same order. Thus, styrene is most reactive.
153.
Synthetic polymer bakelite can be prepared from following compounds
Polymerisation starts either by condensation or by addition reactions between monomers
158.
Given the polymers (i) Nylon - 6, 6; (ii) Buna - $$S;$$ (iii) Polythene. Arrange these in increasing order of their inter-molecular forces ( lower to higher )
Nylon – 6, 6 is a fibre with hydrogen bonds thus have strongest intermolecular forces. Buna - $$S$$ is a elastomer whereas polythene is thermoplastic. the intermolecular forces of attraction in thermoplastics is intermediate between elastomer and fibres. Therefore forces in elastomers are weakest.
159.
Which of the following statements is not correct for fibres ?
A
Fibres possess high tensile strength and high modulus.
B
Fibres impart crystalline nature.
C
Characteristic features of fibres are due to strong intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding.
All the given statements about fibres are correct.
160.
When condensation product of hexamethylene-diamine and adipic acid is heated to $$525\,K$$ in an atmosphere of nitrogen for about 4 - 5 hours, the product obtained is
The condensation polymerisation of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid is done in solution form by interface technique. In this, liquid nylon polymer is obtained.