Q38 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2013 · Chemistry

Example of a biodegradable polymer pair is

  • A
    nylon- 6,6 and terylene
  • Correct answer
    B
    PHBV and dextron
  • C
    bakelite and PVC
  • D
    PET and polyethylene

Solution

The polymers which disintegrate by themselves during a certain period of time by enzymatic hydrolysis and to some extent by oxidation, are known as biodegradable polymers. Example $\rightarrow$ Poly- $\beta$-hydroxy-butyrate-co- $\beta$-hydroxyvalerate (PHBV), which is used in orthopaedic devices and in controlled drug release, and poly (glycollic acid) poly (lactic acid) or commonly known as dextron, which is used for stitching of wounds after operation.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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