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Question

Poly- $\beta$ -hydroxybutyrate-co- $\beta$ hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a copolymer of___.

A

3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 4-hydroxypentanoic acid

B

2-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid

C

3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 2-hydroxypentanoic acid

D

3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid

Answer

3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid

Explanation

Solution

PHBV is a polymer of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-Hydroxy pentanoic acid.