Question:

Which polymer has 'chiral' monomer(s) ?

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Write the monomers of each polymer and look for a carbon bearing four different groups.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • Nylon 6,6
  • Buna-N
  • PHBV
  • Neoprene
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Nylon 6,6: hexamethylenediamine \(\mathrm{H_2N(CH_2)_6NH_2}\) and adipic acid \(\mathrm{HOOC(CH_2)_4COOH}\): both achiral.
Buna-N: 1,3-butadiene and acrylonitrile \(\mathrm{CH_2=CH-CN}\): both achiral.
PHBV (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate): monomers 3-hydroxybutanoic acid \(\mathrm{CH_3CH(OH)CH_2COOH}\) and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid \(\mathrm{CH_3CH_2CH(OH)CH_2COOH}\): C3 in each carries H, OH, \(\mathrm{CH_2COOH}\) and an alkyl group, so both monomers are chiral.
Neoprene: chloroprene \(\mathrm{CH_2=CCl-CH=CH_2}\): achiral.
Answer: (3) PHBV
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