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The chemical name of teflon is ______.

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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 (C2F4)n. It is used for coating cooking utensils and industrial equipment to avoid sticking.

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