Q93 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Chemistry

Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to form the polyester Dacron?

  • A
    Propylene and para HO-C6H4-OH
  • B
    Benzolic acid and ethanol
  • Correct answer
    C
    Terepthalic acid and ethylene glycol
  • D
    Benzoic acid and para HO-C6H4-OH

Solution

Terepthalic acid and ethylene glycol polymerizes to form the polyester Dacron as shown in the figure.

Dacron, commonly known as terylene, is obtained by heating a mixture of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol at 420-460 K in the presence of zinc acetate and antimony trioxide as a catalyst.

Figure

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

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