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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pl095

PHBV is best described as

Aa polyamide formed by chain-growth addition
Ban addition copolymer of two alkenes
Ca copolyester formed by condensation of two hydroxy acids
Da cross-linked thermosetting resin

Answer: C

Each hydroxy acid supplies an

- OH

and a

- COOH

, which join into ester bonds with loss of water, making a copolyester.

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