Question

Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate-co-β hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a copolymer of___

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid

PHBV is a polymer of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxy pentanoic acid. It is biodegradable, nontoxic, biocompatible plastic produced naturally by bacteria and a good alternative for many non-biodegradable synthetic polymers.