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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:
What is the commercial name of polyacrylonitrile?
Options:
PVC
Polythene
Buna-s
Orlon
Correct Answer:
Orlon
Explanation:
The commercial name of polyacrylonitrile is orlon or acrilan, The addition polymerisation of acrylonitrile in presence of a peroxide catalyst leads to the formation of polyacrylonitrile.