Chemistry · Alkenes: Geometrical isomerism, mechanism of electrophilic addition, addition of hydrogen, halogens, water, hydrogen halides (Markownikoff's and peroxide effect), Ozonolysis and polymerization

The synthetic fibre orlon is prepared by the polymerization of:

The synthetic fibre orlon is prepared by the polymerization of:

  • A. chloroethene
  • B. propene
  • C. propenenitrile
  • D. 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene

Step-by-step solution

Orlon is a synthetic fibre made from polyacrylonitrile, which is produced by the polymerization of acrylonitrile (propenenitrile). The other monomers listed correspond to different polymers: chloroethene gives polyvinyl chloride, propene gives polypropylene, and 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene gives neoprene.
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