MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

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Identify the monomers used to prepare glyptal

(A)-Hydroxy butyric acid and -Hydroxy valeric acid
(B)Ethylene glycol and phenol
(C)Ethylene glycol and Terephthalic acid
(D)Ethylene glycol and phtalic acidCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Glyptal (alkyd resin) is a condensation polyester formed by the polymerisation of ethylene glycol (ethane-1,2-diol) with phthalic acid (benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid), used in paints and lacquers. Hence (D). Option (A) describes

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