Question

Terylene is a polymer produced by condensation of ethylene glycol with:

• A. succinic acid
• B. terephthalic acid
• C. oxalic acid
• D. adipic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Terylene is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. It is a polyester.
Terylene is also known as dacron.