Identify the monomer used to prepare Teflon.

Identify the monomer used to prepare Teflon.
  1. $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4$
  2. $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{~N}$
  3. $\mathrm{CONH}_2$ and $\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  4. $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{~F}_4$

Solution

The monomer used in the preparation of teflon is tetrafluoroethylene, $\left(\mathrm{CF}_2=\mathrm{CF}_2\right)$.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (13 May Shift 1)

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