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​​​​In a polymer recycling plant, polymer " $\mathbf{X}$ " was depolymerized by glycolysis in the presence of ethylene glycol and a suitable catalyst. The glycolysis reaction yielded the following compound:

Identify the polymer " $\mathbf{X}$ " from the following options.

  1. Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
  2. Polystyrene
  3. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
  4. Poly(vinyl chloride)

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