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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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Classification of Polymers
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