Polymers - Result Question 14
####14. Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to form the polyester Dacron?
[2014]
(a) Propylene and para $HO-(C_6 H_4)-OH$
(b) Benzoic acid and ethanol
(c) Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol
(d) Benzoic acid and para $HO-(C_6 H_4)-OH$
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Solution:
- (c)
O=C(O)c1ccc(C(=O)OCCCO)cc1
Ethylene glycol
Terephthalic acid
Terylene
It is resistant to mineral and organic acids. It is used for blending with wool to provide better crease, in safety helmets and aircraft battery boxes.
