Question is ⇒ Styrene which is a monomer for the production of polystyrene, is commercially produced by the, Options are ⇒ (A) catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene., (B) dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation., (C) reacting ethylene oxide with acetal-dehyde., (D) fermentation of starch., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Styrene which is a monomer for the production of polystyrene, is commercially produced by the, Options are ⇒ (A) catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene., (B) dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation., (C) reacting ethylene oxide with acetal-dehyde., (D) fermentation of starch., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Styrene which is a monomer for the production of polystyrene, is commercially produced by the
A.	catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene. [Correct Answer]
B.	dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation. [Wrong Answer]
C.	reacting ethylene oxide with acetal-dehyde. [Wrong Answer]
D.	fermentation of starch. [Wrong Answer]
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