Terephthalic acid reacts with ethylene glycol to form the condensation polymer:
Correct answer: B. Dacron
- A. Nylon-6,6
- B. Dacron
- C. Teflon
- D. Bakelite
Explanation
Dacron is the trade name for the polyester known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is formed from the condensation polymerization of a dicarboxylic acid (or its ester) and a diol, such as terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.
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