MHT CET 202623 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 23 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Polymers
MHT CET 2026 · 23 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Polymers
What are the monomers used for preparation of PHBV?
What are the monomers used for preparation of PHBV?
Options
- ACellulose xanthate and NaOH.
- B1,3-Butadine and styrene
- C-Hydroxy butyric acid and -Hydroxy valeric acid
- DEthylene glycol and phthalic acid
Correct answer
C. -Hydroxy butyric acid and -Hydroxy valeric acid
Step-by-step solution
PHBV stands for Poly -hydroxybutyrate-co--hydroxyvalerate.
It is a biodegradable copolymer obtained by the copolymerisation of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid (\beta-hydroxyvaleric acid).
Answer: -Hydroxy butyric acid and -Hydroxy valeric acid
It is a biodegradable copolymer obtained by the copolymerisation of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid (\beta-hydroxyvaleric acid).
Answer: -Hydroxy butyric acid and -Hydroxy valeric acid