Statement A: Polyvinyl alcohol is obtained by polymerization of vinyl alcohol.
Statement R: Polyvinyl alcohol is prepared by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of the A

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Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of the A

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A is correct but R is incorrect

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A is incorrect but R is correct

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Solution

The correct option is B Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of the A
So, polyvinyl alcohol can be prepared by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate.

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Statement A: Polyvinyl alcohol is obtained by polymerization of vinyl alcohol.Statement R: Polyvinyl alcohol is prepared by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate.

The correct option is B Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of the ASo, polyvinyl alcohol can be prepared by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate.

Statement A: Polyvinyl alcohol is obtained by polymerization of vinyl alcohol.
Statement R: Polyvinyl alcohol is prepared by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate.

The correct option is B Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of the A
So, polyvinyl alcohol can be prepared by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate.