The chemical name of teflon is ______.

polytetrafluoroethene

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polytetrafluoroethane

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polytetrafluoroprene

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polyethylene terephthalate

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Solution

The correct option is A polytetrafluoroethene
Teflon is the polymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Its chemical name is polytetrafluoroethene ( $C_{2} F_{4})_{n}$ . It is used for coating cooking utensils and industrial equipment to avoid sticking.

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