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Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids

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Which of the following polymers undergoes bacterial degradation in the environment?
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Teflon

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PHBV

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Nylon 6

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Buna-N

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Solution

The correct option is B PHBV
Poly( $3$ -hydroxybutyrate-co- $3$ -hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV). It is obtained by copolymerisation of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid. It is used in speciality packaging, orthopedic devices and in controlled release of drugs. PHBV undergoes bacterial degradation in the environment.

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