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Which one of the following monomers form biodegradable polymer?
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Q. Which one of the following monomers form biodegradable polymer?
KEAM
KEAM 2015
Polymers
A
Urea and formaldehyde
0%
B
Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
0%
C
$3$-hydroxybutanoic acid and $3$-hydroxypentanoic acid
88%
D
Phenol and caproic acid
12%
E
Adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine
12%
Solution:
3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid are the monomer unit of PHBV (poly- $\beta$-hydroxybutyrate-co-$\beta$-hydroxyvalerate). P HBV is biodegradable polymers and can be degraded by microorganisms within a suitable period.