Chemistry, asked by htgjg, 1 year ago

Which synthetic fiber contains the organic group similar to those which gives fruit smell

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Answered by prmkulk1978
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Polyester is a synthetic polymer which contains ester groups.

Polyester is made up of repeating units of a chemical called as ester.

The chemical compounds used in preparation of polyester are made from petroleum products called petrochemicals.

Ester are the functional groups which has pleasant smell .
They are also said to have fruity smell.
Esters are used in making artificial perfumes and scents.

Properties of Polyester :
Polyester is
cheap  and durable,
wrinkle free,
stronger than nylon fibereasy to wash,not attacked by moths
Answered by PRATIM8825
34
Polyester is the synthetic fibre contains the organic group similar to those which gives fruit smell.....
It contains Ester groups
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