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What is the primary use of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)?

Options

  1. ASubstitute for cotton in textiles
  2. BSubstitute for wool in textiles
  3. CSubstitute for silk in textiles
  4. DSubstitute for linen in textiles

Correct answer

B. Substitute for wool in textiles

Step-by-step solution

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibers, such as orlon or acrilan.

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