Q93 · UPPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following polymer is NOT a thermoplastic?

A Teflon
B Neoprene
C Polystyrene
D Polythene

Correct answer: (b) Neoprene

Explanation

  1. A

    Teflon

    (a) Teflon. PTFE is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer; it softens on heating and is processed as a thermoplastic.

  2. B

    Neoprene

    (b) Neoprene. Neoprene (polychloroprene) is a synthetic rubber—an elastomer, not a thermoplastic. That exclusion is the official key.

  3. C

    Polystyrene

    (c) Polystyrene. A standard thermoplastic (styrofoam, CD cases).

  4. D

    Polythene

    (d) Polythene. Polyethylene is the most common thermoplastic.

Summary. Official key is (b). Neoprene is an elastomer, not a thermoplastic. Teflon, polystyrene and polythene are thermoplastics.