Question

Which of the following polymer has strongest intermolecular forces of attraction?

• A. Neoprene
• B. Terylene
• C. Polythene
• D. Polystyrene

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The monomer of polythene is ethane $\left(C_2{H}_4\right)$

The monomer of polystyrene is styrene $\left(C_6{H}_{5}CHC{H}_2\right)$

The monomer of neoprene is chloroprene $\left(C{H}_2=C(Cl)-CH=C{H}_2\right)$

The monomer of Terylene is $1,4$ -benzene dicarboxylic acid and $1,2$ -ethanediol. Thus, it possesses intermolecular hydrogen bonding and has the strongest intermolecular forces among the given options.