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JEE Main 20236 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2023
Date
6 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Polymers

JEE Main 2023 · 6 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Polymers

Polymer used in orlon is:

Polymer used in orlon is:

Polymer used in orlon is:

Options

  1. A

    Polyethene

  2. B

    Polycarbonate

  3. C

    Polyamide

  4. D

    Polyacrylonitrile

Correct answer

D.

Polyacrylonitrile

Step-by-step solution

The addition polymerisation of acrylonitrile in presence of a peroxide catalyst leads to the formation of polyacrylonitrile. The commercial name of polyacrylonitrile is orlon (acrilan). That is, it is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibres as orlon or acrilan.

Polymer used in orlon is:

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