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AIPMT MAINS2012Chemistry-Polymers

AIPMT MAINS 2012 Chemistry Biodegradable Polymers MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable polymer?

A

CH₂=CH–CN and CH₂=CH–CH=CH₂

B

H₂N–CH₂–COOH and H₂N–(CH₂)₅–COOH

C

HO–CH₂–CH₂–OH and HOOC–COOH

D

![Diagram showing structures of styrene and butadiene]

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Biodegradable polymer is Nylon2n^{-2}-Nylon6n^{-6} which is a copolymer of glycine (H₂N–CH₂–COOH) and amino caproic acid (H₂N–(CH₂)₅–COOH).

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