MHT CET202525 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryPolymersActual
Which from following polymers is used as wool substitute?
Options
- AGlyptal
- BPolyacrylonitrile
- CTerylene
- DNeoprene
Correct answer
B. Polyacrylonitrile
Step-by-step solution
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) serves as a wool substitute due to its similar tactile properties: warmth, soft texture, and resistance to moths and chemicals. Marketed under names like Orlon and Acrilan, it appears in sweaters, blankets, and carpets. Glyptal is a polyester resin for paints, Terylene a durable polyester fiber for fabrics, and Neoprene a synthetic rubber for industrial uses. None exhibit wool-like characteristics.