Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

This equation represents how a polymer named Kevlar is formed. $n\ \text{HOOC}-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{COOH} + n\ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{NH}_2 \rightarrow$ polymer $+ n\ \text{H}_2\text{O}$ Which row gives the description of Kevlar?

  • Aaddition polymerisation, polyamide
  • Baddition polymerisation, polyester
  • Ccondensation polymerisation, polyamide
  • Dcondensation polymerisation, polyester

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