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Which of the following is the polymer formed from acrylonitrile?

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Remember: Acrylonitrile → Polyacrylonitrile (PAN). It’s a classic example of addition polymerization involving a nitrile group.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
  • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
  • Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)
  • Teflon
  • Nylon-6
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation


Acrylonitrile (CH\(_2\)=CH–CN) undergoes addition polymerization to form the polymer polyacrylonitrile (PAN). PAN is widely used in textile and plastic industries and is also a precursor for carbon fiber production. - PVC is formed from vinyl chloride (CH\(_2\)=CHCl).
- Teflon is formed from tetrafluoroethylene (CF\(_2\)=CF\(_2\)).
- Nylon-6 is formed from caprolactam, not acrylonitrile.
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