Q110
General ScienceChemistry
The term PVC used in plastic industry stands for
- a.polyvinyl chloride
- b.polyvinyl carbonate
- c.phosphor vanadium chloride
- d.phosphovinyl chloride
Answer: (A) polyvinyl chloride
PVC is polyvinyl chloride, a polymer of vinyl chloride ($CH_2{=}CHCl$); it is used for pipes, cable insulation, flooring, raincoats and bottles. Other polymers asked in exams: polythene (ethylene), Teflon or PTFE (tetrafluoroethylene, non-stick coating), Bakelite (phenol and formaldehyde, electrical switches), nylon and terylene (synthetic fibres).