Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a transparent thermoplastic used instead of gl

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Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a transparent thermoplastic used instead of glass for certain applications because it is shatter resistant. Based on the chemical structure of PMMA shown below, classify the statements as true or false.

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a transparent thermoplastic used instead of glass for certain applications because it is shatter resistant. Based on the chemical structure of PMMA shown below, classify the statements as true or false. H-C-H H-C-H True False PMMA chains are flexible because their backbones have carbon-carbon single bonds. PMMA chains are not flexible because the bulky side groups restrict rotation about the carbon-carbon single bonds in the chain backbone

Explanation / Answer

A. PMMA chains are flexible because their backbone have carbon-Carbon single bond. This statement is true.

B. PMMA chains are not flexible because bulky groups in side chains restrict rotation about carbon carbon single bond. This statement is false.

So answer are:- true, false

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