Q. Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to form the polyester Dacron?
A) Propylene and para HO–$(C_6H_4)$–OH
B) Benzoic acid and ethanol
C) Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol
D) Benzoic acid and para HO–$(C_6H_4)$–OH
Explanation
[Solution] Dacron (terylene) is the condensation polymer of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. Answer (3).
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