Question

Terylene is a polymer obtained from

• A. Ethylene glycol and glycerol
• B. Ethylene glycol and glyceraldehyde
• C. Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid

Explanation for the correct option:

Option (C) Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid

• Terylene is a polyester formed by the repeating unit formed by the condensation reaction of monomers ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.
• The reaction is given as:

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (A) Ethylene glycol and glycerol

• Ethylene glycol and glycerol are not the reactants that form the repeating unit of terylene.

Option (B) Ethylene glycol and glyceraldehyde

• Ethylene glycol and glyceraldehyde are not the reactants that form the repeating unit of terylene.

Option (D) None of the above

• Terylene is a polyester formed by the repeating unit formed by the condensation reaction of monomers ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.
• Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Hence the correct option is (c).