Biomolecules And Chemistry In Everyday Life Result Question 22
22. Which one is classified as a condensation polymer?
(2014 Main)
(a) Dacron
(b) Neoprene
(c) Teflon
(d) Acrylonitrile
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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 $MeOH$ occurs as a by product. So, this reaction is known as condensation polymerisation