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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has received much recent attention because the lactic acid monomer [CH3CH(OH)COOH] from which it is made can be obtained from carbohydrates rather than petroleum. This makes PLA
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has received much recent attention because the lactic acid monomer [CH3CH(OH)COOH] from which it is made can be obtained from carbohydrates rather than petroleum. This makes PLA a more "environmentally friendly" polyester. Draw the structure of PLA.

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The structure is shown in the figure.

Step-by-step explanation:

There is condensation polymersiation in case of lactic acid with the removal of water molecule (dehydration) leading to formation of poly lactic acid.

The structure of PLA is shown in the figure.

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has received much recent attention because the lactic acid-example-1
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