Multiple choice

Which of the following polymeric fibres is made up from the polymerisation of ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate?

  1. Terylene

  2. Orlon

  3. Teflon

  4. PVA

  5. Bakelite

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Explanation

Terylene (polyester) is a synthetic fibre, which is made from the condensation of ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate.