Identify the monomer used to obtain a polymer that resembles the wool.

Identify the monomer used to obtain a polymer that resembles the wool.
  1. $\mathrm{CH}_2=\mathrm{CHCN}$
  2. $\mathrm{F}_2 \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CF}_2$
  3. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CHCl}$

Solution

Orlon or polyacrylonitrile (PAN) resembles wool and is used as a wool substitute.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (15 May Shift 1)

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