Question
Which of the following polymers is also called as dacron?
MHT CET
Chemistry
Polymers
2026
MHT CET 2026 (11 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Teflon
- B. PVC
- C. Bakelite
- D. Terylene
Answer
D. Terylene
Step-by-step solution
Dacron is the trade name for the polymer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in the United States, while in the United Kingdom, it is commonly known as Terylene. It is a polyester made by the condensation polymerization of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. Therefore, Terylene is also called Dacron. Answer: Terylene
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