Which of the Following Pairs of Reactants Is Used to Synthesize

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of reactants is used to synthesize poly(ethylene terephthalate) ?

• A) ethylene and dimethyl terephthalate
• B) ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate
• C) ethylene and terephthalic acid
• D) ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid

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