Which of the following monomers form biodegradable polymers?

(a) 3-hydroxybutanoic acid + 3-hydroxypentanoic acid

(b) Glycine + amino caproic acid

(c) Ethylene glycol + phthalic acid

(d) Caprolactum

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Solution

Answers: (a), and (b).

Biodegradable Polymer: The polymers which are easily decomposed and not harmful for the environment are known as the biodegradable polymer.

e.g.,

(i) PHBV is obtained by condensation polymerisation of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hxydroypentanoic acid.

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