MHT CET · Chemistry · Polymers
Terylene is a polymer obtained from
- A ethylene glycol and glycerol
- B ethylene glycol and glyceraldehyde
- C ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
- D None of the above
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Ethylene glycol on reaction with terephthalic acid forms the polymer terylene (also known as dacron or terene) which is used as synthetic fibre.


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