NEET-XII-Chemistry

06: Polymers

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    What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.
    Ans : A polymer that can be decomposed by bacteria is called a biodegradable polymer.

    Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate-CO-β- hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.