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The polymer that is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibres is

1. Buna-N
2. melamine
3. nylon-6, 6
4. polyacrylonitrile

Correct answer: polyacrylonitrile

Solution

Polyacrylonitrile is used to make commercial fibres as a substitute for wool.

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