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Which of the following polymers is used to manufacture clothes for firefighters ?A. ThiokolB. KevlarC. NomexD. Dynel

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Nomex is a flame - resistant polymer and it is used to manufacture clothes for fire fighters. It is prepared by condensation of m-phenylenediamine and isopthalamide monomers.
`*` Thiokol is obtained by the condensation copolymerisation of ethylene dichloride and sodium tetrasulphide `(Na_(2)S_(4))`. It is used as binder in solid rocket fuel.
`*` Kevlar is obtained by condensation copolymerisation of terephthalic acid and diaminobenzene. It is used for making bullet proof vests.
`*` Dynel is a copolymer of acrylonitrile and vinyl chloride monomers. it is used for making synthetic hair wigs.


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