Q17 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 1) · Chemistry

Terylene polymer is obtained by condensation of

  • A
    Ethane-1,2-diol and Benzene-1,3 dicarboxylic acid
  • B
    Propane-1,2-diol and Benzene-1,4 dicarboxylic acid
  • Correct answer
    C
    Ethane-1,2-diol and Benzene-1,4 dicarboxylic acid
  • D
    Ethane-1,2-diol and Benzene-1,2 dicarboxylic acid

Solution

Terylene is a synthetic polyester fibre produced by polymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid which is obtained from petroleum.

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IUPAC name of the ethylene glycol is Ethane-1,2-diol and name of Terephthalic acid is Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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