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Question

Which polymer from following is used as synthetic leather?

Options

  • PVC

  • Bakelite

  • Polythene

  • Polystyrene

MCQ

Solution

PVC

Explanation:

Synthetic leather is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This is accomplished by replacing the hydrogen group in the vinyl groups with a chloride group. The outcome of this substitution is then mixed with other chemicals to form a long-lasting, easy-to-maintain plastic fabric.  They are long chain molecules with a linear or somewhat branching structure that can be softened (by heating) and h

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