Single Choice

Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable polymer?

A$${H}_{2}N-{CH}_{2}-COOH$$ and $${H}_{2}N-{({CH}_{2})}_{5}-COOH$$
Correct Answer
B$$HO-{CH}_{2}-{CH}_{2}-OH$$ and $$COOH-C_6H_4-COOH$$
C$$C_6H_5-CH=CH_2 $$ and $${CH}_{2}=CH-CH={CH}_{2}$$
D$${CH}_{2}=CH-CN$$ and $${CH}_{2}=CH-CH={CH}_{2}$$

Solution

The condensation polymerization of H2N−CH2−COOH and H2N−(CH2)5−COOH forms Nylon-2-Nylon-6 which is a bio-degradable polymer. It can be degraded by microorganisms like bacteria fungi, etc. which are present in the environment.It is non-toxic and non-polluting.

In the options B,C and D, the condensation polymerisation of monomers results in the formation of non-biodegradable polymers.

Hence, option A is correct.

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