Question

Poly-$\beta$-hydroxybutyrate-co-$\beta$ hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a copolymer of___.

• A. 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 4-hydroxypentanoic acid
• B. 2-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
• C. 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 2-hydroxypentanoic acid
• D. 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

PHBV is a polymer of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxy pentanoic acid.