Question

Which of the following is not a polymer?

• A. Starch
• B. Protein
• C. Ice
• D. Cellulose

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ice

Explanation for correct option:

C. Ice

Polymer:

• Polymer is a material that is composed of large molecules/macromolecules repeating units.
• Polymers can be natural, semi-synthetic as well as synthetic in nature.
• Examples of polymers are Starch, cellulose as well as Nylon-$6,6$.

Ice is not considered a polymer as it is a condensed form of water and it is not composed of macromolecules.

Explanation for incorrect options:

A. Starch is a natural polymer.

B. Proteins can be artificial or natural polymers.

D. Cellulose is a natural polymer.

Hence, the correct option is C i.e. Ice is not a polymer.