Question:

Which of the following statements about low density polythene is FALSE ?

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Recall which polythene (LDPE or HDPE) is used for rigid articles such as buckets.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • Its synthesis requires high pressure.
  • It is a poor conductor of electricity.
  • Its synthesis requires dioxygen or a peroxide initiator as a catalyst.
  • It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dust-bins etc.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

LDPE is made by free-radical polymerisation of ethene at high pressure (1000-2000 atm) and 350-570 K with traces of dioxygen or a peroxide initiator, so statements (1) and (3) are true.
Being a hydrocarbon polymer it is a poor conductor of electricity, so (2) is true.
LDPE is soft and flexible, used for squeeze bottles, toys and flexible pipes; buckets, dust-bins etc. are made from high density polythene (HDPE). So statement (4) is false.
Answer: (4) It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dust-bins etc.
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