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Which of the following statements about low density polythene is false?
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Options:
  • A It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dust-bins etc.
  • B Its synthesis requires high pressure
  • C It is a poor conductor of electricity
  • D Its synthesis requires dioxygen or a peroxide initiator as a catalyst.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dust-bins etc.
Low density polythene: It is obtained by the polymerisation of ethene under high pressure of 1000-2000 atm. at a temp. of 350 K to 570 K in the pressure of traces of dioxygen or a peroxide initiator (cont).
Low density polythene is chemically inert and poor conductor of electricity. It is used for manufacture squeeze bottles, toys and flexible pipes.

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