Polymers Question 59

Question: The number average molecular mass and mass average molecular mass of a polymer are respectively 30,000 and 40,000. The polydispersity index of the polymer is

Options:

A) <1

B) >1

C) 1

D) 0

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] $ PDI=\frac{\overline{M _{W}}}{M _{n}}=\frac{40000}{30000}=1.33 $