Which of the following is/are true statement(s) for the preparation of Teflon?

It is produced by condensation polymerization

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Water acts as catalyst

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The monomer used is tetrafluoroethane

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The monomer is obtained from carbon tetrachloride

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Solution

The correct option is B Water acts as catalyst
It is produced by addition polymerization. Water acts as a catalyst. The monomer used is tetrafluoroethylene. It is obtained from chloroform.

The option (B) represents a true statement for the preparation of Teflon.

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