In: Chemistry
Polymerisation of vinyl cyanide with peroxide catalyst forms _______
a) PVC
b) PAN
c) PET
d) HDP
Answer : b) PAN
Explanation :
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is a polymerised product of acrylonitrile (vinyl cyanide) in the presence of a peroxide (H2O2) catalyst.
Acrylonitrile --------> PAN
Vinyl cyanide can be prepared by treating ethyne with HCN in the presence of Ba(CN)2 catalyst.
C2H2 + HCN -----> Vinyl cyanide
PAN is used for making orlon and acrilan. PAN is chemically inert.
b) PAN