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JAMB Chemistry 1979 Question 3

Question 3

Polymers

Which of the following substances are all made by the process of polymerization?

  1. A.Nylon and soap.
  2. B.Ethanoic acid, margarine and ethanol
  3. C.Nylon and artificial rubber
  4. D.Soap and butane
  5. E.Margarine and nylon.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Nylon and artificial rubber)

Explanation

Nylon and synthetic rubber are both made by joining many small monomer molecules into long chains. Soap is made by saponification and margarine by hydrogenation.