Question

Cyanide is historically found in the following except
A) Teflon
B) Cherries
C) Apricots
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D) All of the above is the answer

Answer 2

A) Teflon.

Teflon is the trade name for a synthetic polymer which is known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

You can visualize its molecular structure just by reading the scientific name.

A PTFE is a polymer that is hydrophobic which essentially means that it does not stick to water-containing substances.

PFOA, that is used for making teflon and teflon itself are some of the world's most persistent chemicals.

Their toxic legacy can outlive every human being and the next 25 generations of our children due to the presence of cyanide in small amount.