Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:
Synthetic polymer prepared by using ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid is known as:
Options:
PVC
Nylon
Teflon
Terylene
Correct Answer:
Terylene
Explanation:
Ethylene glycol on reaction with terephthalic acid forms the polymer terylene (also known as Dacron or terylene) which is used as synthetic fibre.