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Explain how rayon, nylon and polyester are obtained? [3 MARKS]

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Rayon : 1 Mark
Nylon : 1 Mark
Polyester : 1 Mark

Rayon or artificial silk is obtained from wood pulp.
Nylon is prepared from coal, water and air.
Polyester (Poly+ester) is actually made up of the repeating units of a chemical called an ester.

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