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PHBV is a biodegradable polymer of two monomers X and Y. X and Y respectively are:

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PHBV is a biodegradable polyester composed of hydroxybutanoic acid and hydroxypentanoic acid monomers.
Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • \( X = C_2H_5-CH(OH)-CH_2CO_2H, Y = C_2H_5-CH(OH)-CO_2H \)
  • \( X = CH_3-CH(OH)-CH_2CO_2H, Y = C_2H_5-CH(OH)-CH_2CO_2H \)
  • \( X = CH_3-CH(OH)-CH_2OH, Y = C_2H_5-CH(OH)-CH_2CO_2H \)
  • \( X = H_2N-(CH_2)_5-CO_2H, Y = CH_3-CH(OH)-CH_2CO_2H \)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding PHBV PHBV (Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)) is a biodegradable polymer synthesized from two monomers: - \( X = 3\)-hydroxybutanoic acid (\( CH_3-CH(OH)-CH_2CO_2H \)) 
- \( Y = 3\)-hydroxypentanoic acid (\( C_2H_5-CH(OH)-CH_2CO_2H \))

 Step 2: Identifying the Correct Answer Since option (2) correctly matches these monomers, it is the right answer.

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