60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016
Teflon is a polymer of which of the following monomers?
aTetrafluoroethylene✓ Correct
bVinyl chloride
cChloroprene
dAcetylene dichloride
eNone of the above/ More than one of the above
Explanation
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is commonly known as Teflon. PTFE is a solid fluorocarbon. Its density is 2.2 g/cm³ and its melting point is about 327°C. It is mainly used as a non-stick coating on utensils.
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