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Write any monomer used in terylene?


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Terylene and its monomers:

  • Terylene can be defined as a synthetic fiber that is based on terephthalic acid.
  • It is characterized by its lightweight and crease-resistant clothing.
  • It is obtained by the polymerization of Ethylene glycol and Terephthalic acid.

Hence, the monomers of Terylene are Ethylene glycol or 1,2-ethanediol and Terephthalic acid or 1,4-benzene dicarboxylic acid.


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