The monomer used in preparation of teflon is _____.

Q.1 (vii) The monomer used in preparation of teflon is _____.

A. E caprolactum

B. vinyl chloride

C. styrene

D. tetrafluoroethene

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Answer: D. tetrafluoroethene

Answer: (d) tetrafluoroethene

Teflon is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), made by addition polymerisation of tetrafluoroethene: n CF₂=CF₂ → –[CF₂–CF₂]_n–.

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