Question

What are synthetic polymeric fibres?

(a) Multifunctional monomers forming three or more active covalent bonds

(b) Linear chains joined one to another at various positions

(c) Linear molecules formed by extrusion

(d) Polymers with side branches

The question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Polymerization in portion Polymerization Industries of Chemical Technology

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Linear molecules formed by extrusion

For explanation: Synthetic polymeric fibres are linear molecules formed by extrusion or spinning into small diameter. Network polymers are multifunctional monomers forming three or more active covalent bonds.