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:

  1. Dacron is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and methyl terepthalate. Formation of dacron can be shown as

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Here, elimination of $MeOH$ occurs as a by product. So, this reaction is known as condensation polymerisation