JEE Main202228 Jul 2022Morning ShiftChemistryPolymersActual
Terylene polymer is obtained by condensation of
Options
- AEthane- 1 , 2 -diol and Benzene- 1 , 3 dicarboxylic acid
- BPropane- 1 , 2 -diol and Benzene- 1 , 4 dicarboxylic acid
- CEthane- 1 , 2 -diol and Benzene- 1 , 4 dicarboxylic acid
- DEthane- 1 , 2 -diol and Benzene- 1 , 2 dicarboxylic acid
Correct answer
C. Ethane- 1 , 2 -diol and Benzene- 1 , 4 dicarboxylic acid
Step-by-step solution
Terylene is a synthetic polyester fibre produced by polymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid which is obtained from petroleum. IUPAC name of the ethylene glycol is Ethane-1,2-diol and name of Terephthalic acid is Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid.