Polymers Ques 9

9. Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable polymer?

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(a) $CH_2=CH-CN$ and $CH_2=CH-CH=CH_2$

(b) $H_2 N-CH_2-COOH$ and $H_2 N-(CH_2)_5-COOH$

(c)

(d)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 9.(b)

Solution:

  1. (b) Biodegradable polymer is Nylon-$2$-Nylon-$6$ which is copolymer of glycine $(H_2 N-CH_2-COOH)$ and amino caproic acid $(H_2 N-(CH_2)_5-COOH)$.