a) Name the class of useful polymers which do not harm the environment. b) Give any one example of these polymers and name its monomers.

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1) Biodegradable polymers do not harm the environment.
2) PHBV ( poly beta hydroxy butyrate co- beta hydroxy valerate ) . Its monomer is 3-hydroxy butanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid.

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a) Name the class of useful polymers which do not harm the environment. b) Give any one example of these polymers and name its monomers.

1) Biodegradable polymers do not harm the environment. 2) PHBV ( poly beta hydroxy butyrate co- beta hydroxy valerate ) . Its monomer is 3-hydroxy butanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid.

1) Biodegradable polymers do not harm the environment.
2) PHBV ( poly beta hydroxy butyrate co- beta hydroxy valerate ) . Its monomer is 3-hydroxy butanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid.