Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the…

Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
  1. Low-density polyethylene
  2. Polycarbonate
  3. Polyethylene terephthalate
  4. Polyvinyl chloride

Solution

BPA is a key monomer in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is an endocrine disruptor and a known health concern.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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