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Polymers and biomolecules — Question 9

QCAA 2024, Paper 1 · 1 mark

Q9 · 2024 · Paper 1Unclassified1 mark

QUESTION 9

Polytetrafluorethene (PTFE) has a higher melting point than polypropene (PP) due to the

(A) C– F bonds being non-reactive.

(B) fluorine atoms forming stable C– F covalent bonds.

(C) dispersion forces between closely packed fluorocarbon chains.

(D) dipole–dipole interaction between fluorine and carbon atoms within the fluorocarbon chain.

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