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The commerical name of polymethyl (methacrylate)is:

A

Lucite

B

Plexiglas

C

Perspex

D

All the above

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To solve the question regarding the commercial name of polymethyl methacrylate, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Compound Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a synthetic polymer made from the polymerization of methyl methacrylate monomers. ### Step 2: Identify Commercial Names The question asks for the commercial name of polymethyl methacrylate. Common commercial names for PMMA include: - Plexiglas - Perspex - Lucite ### Step 3: Conclusion All the names mentioned above are correct commercial names for polymethyl methacrylate. Therefore, the answer to the question is that PMMA is commonly known as Plexiglas, Perspex, or Lucite. ### Final Answer The commercial names of polymethyl methacrylate include: - Plexiglas - Perspex - Lucite ---
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