Question

Which of the following polymers are thermoplastic?

• A. Starch
• B. Teflon
• C. Rubber
• D. Cellulose

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Teflon

Explanation for correct option:

B. Teflon

Thermoplastic:

• “The plastic which gets deformed easily on heating and can be bent easily are known as thermoplastics.”
• Thermoplastic polymers hold the property that they are soft and flexible at some temperatures.
• They can be categorized into liner or chain polymers.
• Examples of thermoplastic polymers are Teflon, Polyethylene as well as Polyvinyl chloride.

Explanation for incorrect options:

A. Starch is a natural polymer that is made up of glucose.

C. Natural rubber is a polymer of Isoprene monomer.

D. Cellulose is a natural polymer that is made up of glucose.

Hence, the correct option is B i.e. Teflon is a thermoplastic.