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KCET · Chemistry · Polymers

Which of the following monomers form biodegradable polymers?

  1. A Ethylene glycol and phthalic acid
  2. B Caprolactum and 1, 3-butadiene
  3. C Phenol and formaldehyde
  4. D 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
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(D) 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid

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PHBV is a biodegradable polymer that belongs
to the family of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). It is composed of two monomeric units i.e. 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid.