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  1. Glycol is used to manufacture which of the following ?

  2. A.

     Nylon

    B.

     Artificial silk

    C.

     Terylene

    D.

     Rubber

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Monoethylene glycol (MEG), also known as ethylene glycol (EG) or simply glycol, is a diol mostly used for the production of polyester fibers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins. Polyethylene terephthalate is used to produce textiles, large soft-drink containers, photographic film, and overhead transparencies. It is marketed under various trademarks including DACRON, Terylene, Fortrel, and Mylar.


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