Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life 2 Question 19
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22. Which one is classified as a condensation polymer?
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3e0f7ab6f6a50373c3f2dbda6ca2533482a77bed (a) Dacron
(b) Neoprene
(c) Teflon
(d) Acrylonitrile
(2014 Main)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 22. (a)
Solution:
- Dacron is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and methyl terepthalate. Formation of dacron can be shown as
Here, elimination of $\mathrm{MeOH}$ occurs as a by product. So, this reaction is known as condensation polymerisation.
