Question:

Monomer units of Dacron polymer are :

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Dacron (terylene) is a polyester.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • ethylene glycol and phthalic acid
  • ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
  • glycerol and terephthalic acid
  • glycerol and phthalic acid
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Dacron (polyethylene terephthalate, PET/terylene) is a condensation polymer prepared from ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid (benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid) by heating at 420-460 K with a catalyst (zinc acetate-antimony trioxide).
Answer: (2) ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
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