Terylene is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and _____________.

salicylic acid

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phthalic acid

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benzoic acid

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terephthalic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D terephthalic acid
Above reaction explains the polymerization reaction of Terylene. Option D is correct.

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