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Which pair of monomers gives the polyester PET?
AStyrene and butadiene
BPhenol and formaldehyde
CHexanediamine and adipic acid
DGlycol and terephthalic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Glycol and terephthalic acid
PET forms by esterification between the diol ethylene glycol and the diacid terephthalic acid.
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