wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the fiber is made from petroleum?

A
Polyester
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Silk
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Wool
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None of them
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Polyester

The substances which are obtained from petroleum and natural gas are called petrochemicals. Petrochemicals are used in the manufacture of
detergents, synthetic fibres, plastics etc. Nylon, polyester and acrylic are examples of synthetic fibres that are manufactured using petrochemicals.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Fractional Distillation
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon