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PMA (Poly Methyl Acrylate) polymer is formed by polymerization of methyl acrylate. Methyl acrylate can be prepared by reacting acetylene with:

Correct answer: B. CO, CH3OH, and a Ni(CO)4 catalyst

  • A. CO, H₂O, and a catalyst
  • B. CO, CH3OH, and a Ni(CO)4 catalyst
  • C. CH3COOH and a catalyst
  • D. HCN and a catalyst

Explanation

This describes a specific carbonylation reaction. Acetylene reacts with carbon monoxide and an alcohol (methanol, CH3OH) in the presence of a catalyst like nickel tetracarbonyl to produce the corresponding acrylate ester (methyl acrylate).

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