Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:

What is the name of the polymer?

Options:

Teflon

Nylon 6

Terylene

Polyacrylonitrile

Correct Answer:

Terylene

Explanation:

The answer is (3) Terylene

Dacron or terylene is the polycondensation product of benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid (terephthalic acid) and ethane-1,2-diol (ethylene glycol). Dacron or terylene is the best-known example of polyester.