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Dacron and terylene are types of which synthetic fabric?

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Acrylic

B

Nylon

C

Polyester

D

Rayon

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Fabrics**: The question asks about Dacron and Terylene. Both of these are types of synthetic fabrics. 2. **Understand the Composition**: Dacron and Terylene are made from the same type of polymer. They are both forms of polyester. 3. **Define Polyester**: Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in their main chain. 4. **Monomeric Units**: The monomers used to create Dacron and Terylene are ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. 5. **Polymerization Process**: The process involves the condensation of these monomers, where water is removed to form long chains of polyester. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, Dacron and Terylene are types of polyester. **Final Answer**: Dacron and Terylene are types of polyester. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Fabrics**: The question asks about Dacron and Terylene. Both of these are types of synthetic fabrics. 2. **Understand the Composition**: Dacron and Terylene are made from the same type of polymer. They are both forms of polyester. 3. **Define Polyester**: Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in their main chain. ...
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