Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. Nylon-6 is obtained by polymerization of caprolactam.
  2. Glyptal is a polyester formed from glycerol and phthalic acid.
  3. Buna-S is a copolymer of butadiene and styrene.
  4. Terylene is a polyamide.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Nylon-6 is produced from caprolactam (true). Glyptal is a polyester from glycerol and phthalic acid (true). Buna-S is a copolymer of butadiene and styrene (true). Terylene, also called PET, is a polyester, not a polyamide (false). So, only statements 1, 2, 3 are correct.
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