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Polymers

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What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example of biodegradable aliphatic polyester.

Solution

Biodegradable Polymers: A polymer that can be decomposed by bacteria is called a biodegradable polymer.

An example of biodegradable aliphatic polyester is PHBV i.e., Poly b-hydroxybutyrate -co-b-hydroxy valerate

Some More Questions From Polymers Chapter

What are polymers?

How are polymers classified on the basis of structure?

Write the names of monomers of the following polymers:

Write the names of monomers of the following polymers:

Write the names of monomers of the following polymers:

Classify the following as addition and condensation polymers:
Terylene, Bakelite, Polyvinyl chloride, Polythene.

Explain the difference between Buna-N and Buna-S.

Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolecular forces.
Nylon 6, 6, Buna-S, Polythene.

Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolecular forces.
Nylon-6, Neoprene, Polyvinyl chloride.

Explain the terms polymer and monomer.

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