Which of the following is biodegradable polymer ?

Polythene

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Bakelite

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PHBV

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PVC

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Solution

The correct option is C PHBV
Biodegradable polymers are a special class of polymer that breaks down after its intended purpose by bacterial decomposition process to result in natural byproducts such as gases $(C O_{2}, N_{2})$ , water, biomass, and inorganic salts.

The common examples of aliphatic biodegradable polymers are polyglycolic acid(PGA), Polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB), Polyhydroxy butyrates-co-beta hydroxyl valerate( PHBV).

Hence, option C is correct.

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