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Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

APolythene (HDPE)
BPHBV
CPolyvinyl chloride
DTeflon (PTFE)

Answer: B

PHBV has hydrolysable ester links that microorganisms attack. The other three have inert

C - C

(or

C - F

) backbones and resist biodegradation.

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