Question

The necessary condition for a compound to form fibre is that

• A. its molecules must be linear
• B. its molecules must be spherical
• C. its molecules must be rectangular
• D. its molecules must be hexagonal

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

its molecules must be linear

All polymers cannot form fibres. The key requirement of a fibre forming polymer is that the molecule must be linear. This permits their side by side alignment.

Option A is correct.