Question

Orlon is a polymer of

• A. Tetrafluoroethylene
• B. Acrylonitrile
• C. Ethanoic acid
• D. Benzene

Hint:

Orlon is a polymer of Acrylonitrile, which is also called acrolein. Orlon is the trade name of Polyacrylonitrile.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Orlon is a polymer of acrylonitrile.

Orlon, the trade name of Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), is a man-made polymer of acrylonitrile ( CH₂ = 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.