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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:

The polymer used as a substitute for wool is

Options:

Polyether

Polyacrylonitrile

Polyester

Teflon

Correct Answer:

Polyacrylonitrile

Explanation:

The addition polymerization of acrylonitrile in presence of a peroxide catalyst leads to the formation of polyacrylonitrile.

Polyacrylonitrile is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibers as orlon or acrilan.