Question

Select the incorrect statement from the following option.

(a) Orlon is the trade name of polyacrylonitrile

(b) Orlon fibers are quick drying and resistant to water

(c) Orlon fibers are less resistant to acid, gases than nylon

(d) Orlon fibers are used for manufacturing window shades

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My query is from Fibers in portion Polymers of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Right choice is (c) Orlon fibers are less resistant to acid, gases than nylon

To explain: Orlon fibers are more resistant to acid, gases than nylon. All the other options are correct.