Question
Chemistry Question on Polymers
Orlon is a polymer of
A
Tetrafluoroethylene
B
Acrylonitrile
C
Ethanoic acid
D
Benzene
Answer
Acrylonitrile
Explanation
Solution
Orlon is a polymer of acrylonitrile.
Orlon, the trade name of Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), is a man-made polymer of acrylonitrile ( CH 2 = CH - CN ). Thus its monomer is vinyl cyanide or Prop-2-ene-1-nitrile. It is synthetic acrylic fiber. It is used as a substitute for wool in order to make blankets, sweaters, etc. Therefore it is also known as 'artificial wool'. Orlon is a polymer of acrylonitrile (acrolein).
Hence, option B is the correct answer.