Question

Name the plastics made from the following monomers and write two uses of each.
(0) Vinyl chloride
(1) Phenol and Formaldehyde

Answer 1

Answer:

phenol and formaldehyde

Answer 2

Plastic that made from monomer Vinyl chloride and phenol & formaldehyde

Explanation:

• Plastic or polymer that we get from monomer vinyl chloride is Polyvinyl chloride

• Polymer that we get from phenol and formaldehyde is bakelite

• Polyvinyl chloride could be use in different way. It is widely used in construction site. It is also used in frame , drainage pipe, roofing, insulation, automotive interior, vinyl record etc

• Polyvinyl chloride polymer is recyclable and it also has low carbon footprint.

• Bakelite polymer is formed in the presence of zinc chloride reagent

• Bakelite has high tolerance of heat so it is used in electrical switch or electrical machine part.