alleryPMMA (Plexiglas / Lucite) is made from:
AAcrylonitrile
BVinyl chloride
CStyrene
DMethyl methacrylate (CH₂=C(CH₃)-COOCH₃)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Methyl methacrylate (CH₂=C(CH₃)-COOCH₃)
**Poly(methyl methacrylate):** transparent thermoplastic, also known as Plexiglas, Lucite, acrylic.
Used as glass substitute (aircraft windows, contact lenses, optical fibers).
Free-radical addition polymer.
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