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Introduction to Polymer Chemistry — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryIntroduction to Polymer Chemistry2 Marks
Question
How is Terylene prepared?
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Answer

a. Dacron (Terylene) is obtained by the condensation polymerization of ethylene glycol (1,2-Ethanediol) and dimethylterephthalate.
b. Monomers are heated at 503 K. The catalyst used is a mixture of zinc acetate and antimony trioxide.
c. Transesterification followed by polymerization gives terylene.
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