NEETChemistryPolymers
What is the primary use of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)?
Options
- ASubstitute for cotton in textiles
- BSubstitute for wool in textiles
- CSubstitute for silk in textiles
- 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.