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Which of the following polymers is a naturally occurring condensation polymer?
A. Polyethylene
B. PVC
C. Protein✓ Correct Answer
D. Buna-S
💡 Solution & Explanation
Proteins are naturally occurring condensation polymers formed via peptide linkages between amino acid monomers with the release of water molecules. Synthetic polymers like polyethylene and PVC are produced artificially through addition or condensation polymerization in industrial settings. Polymer chemistry is a regular topic in competitive science tests.
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