Question

The raw materials used to prepare synthetic fibres like polyester and acrylic is:
A.Wood pulp.
B.Coconut jute.
C.Petrochemicals.
D.Paper pulp.

Answer 1

Hint: We know that Here, we will proceed by defining petrochemicals. Then, we are discussing the properties of nylon fibers, polyester fibers, acrylic fibers and the origin from where these fibers are manufactured.

Complete answer:
Petrochemicals are a set of chemical compounds that fuel a wide array of products across the globe. They are made of hydrocarbons that are separated and extracted from petroleum (crude oil) and natural gas and are at the core of multiple industries. Nylon is a generic name for a family of synthetic polymers, more specifically, aliphatic or semi-aromatic polyamides in which at least 85% by weight of the amide-linkages \[\left( -CO-NH- \right)\] are attached directly to two aliphatic groups.
They can be melt-processed into fibers films other shape. These fibers prepared using petrochemicals which are the products of petroleum. Polyester is a synthetic fiber derived from coal, air, water, and petroleum. Polyester fibers are formed from a chemical reaction between an acid and alcohol. In this reaction, two or more molecules combine to make a large molecule whose structure repeats throughout its length. These are also derived using petrochemicals.
Synthetic plastic is a material consisting of any of a wide range of organics that are malleable and can be molded into solid objects of diverse shapes. They are derived from petrochemicals but many are partially natural. These are organic molecules of high molecular mass.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Remember that Common uses of petrochemicals are that they are used as hydrocarbons in manufacturing and transportation. They are also used in resins, films, and plastics for medicine, used in preservatives in food or use in food packaging, used in rubber, synthetic fibres, adhesives, dyes, paints and coatings.