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Plexiglass is...

Plexiglass is

A

`PAN`

B

Poly (ethy1 acrylate)

C

Poly (methy1 methacrylate)

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C

`PMMA` is polymethy1 (methylate)also called Plexiglass, Acrylite and Perspex is formed by the polymerization of methyl methacrylate,.
`CH_(2)=overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-COOCH_(3)` . It can take up beautiful colourss and tints. It is used in making lenser, light covers, light shades, signboards, transparent domes and skylight, air craft windows, protective coatings, dentures and plastic jewellery.
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