O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/12 · May/June 2014 · Q371 Mark

Compound X and compound Y combine to form a polymer. Which of the statements about the polymer and its formation is not correct?

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AAmmonia is formed during the production of the polymer.

BHydrolysis of the polymer produces X and Y.

CThe polymer is a polyamide.

DThe polymer is formed by a condensation reaction.

✓ Correct answer

A: Ammonia is formed during the production of the polymer.

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Topic: Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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