Question

Which among the following is a synthetic polymer?

• A. Rubber
• B. Teflon
• C. DNA
• D. Wool

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Teflon

The explanation for correct option

(B)Teflon

Synthetic polymer

• Humans are responsible for the formation of synthetic polymers.
• This is why they are referred to as synthetic or man-made polymers.
• These are constructed entirely of polymers found in natural gas and petroleum byproducts.
• Examples of synthetic polymers are Teflon, nylon 6,6, and synthetic rubbers.
• The formation of Teflon takes place by heating tetrafluoroethene with a free radical or persulphate catalyst at high pressures.
• The reaction is as follows:-
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The synthetic polymer is Teflon.

Explanation for incorrect option

• Natural polymers are found in animals and plants.
• Rubber, DNA, and wool are natural polymers.
• Hence, options (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect.

Hence, option (B) is correct. Teflon is a synthetic polymer.