Question

Name the monomer present in pet

Answer 1

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Monomers are relatively small and simple molecules or units of a large molecule or a polymer. Monomers bond together to form a polymer. The monomers of  PET or PETE form a very strong, stiff synthetic high-strength textile fibre and resin.

Two monomers—modified ethylene glycol and purified terephthalic acid—are combined to form the polymer called polyethylene terephthalate. PET was discovered and patented in England in 1941. It is elastic, highly durable, wrinkle-free.

The acid is benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid (old name: terephthalic acid). The alcohol is ethane-1,2-diol (old name: ethylene glycol).

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Answer 2

Answer: The monomers present are terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.

Explanation:

PET is a polymer abbreviated for polyethylene terephthalate. It is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family that is used in the fibers for clothing, containers for liquids and foods and many more.

There are two monomers used in the PET polymer, which are terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.