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Glycol is used to manufacture which of the following ?

A. Nylon

B. Artificial silk

C. Terylene

D. Rubber

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Monoethylene glycol (MEG), also known as ethylene glycol (EG) or simply glycol, is a diol mostly used for the production of polyester fibers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins. Polyethylene terephthalate is used to produce textiles, large soft-drink containers, photographic film, and overhead transparencies. It is marketed under various trademarks including DACRON, Terylene, Fortrel, and Mylar.

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