Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

APTFE (Teflon)
BPHBV
CPolystyrene
DPVC

Answer: B

PHBV has hydrolysable ester links and is degraded by microorganisms. PVC, Teflon and polystyrene have non-hydrolysable carbon chains and persist in the environment.

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