Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a___________________?

Correct answer: B. Water soluble adhesive

  • A. Cation/anion exchanger
  • B. Water soluble adhesive
  • C. Textile fibre
  • D. Non-sticky coating on frying pans

Explanation

Polyvinyl alcohol contains many hydroxyl groups, making it water-soluble and useful as a water-soluble adhesive. It is also related to textile applications, but that use usually involves modified or regenerated forms rather than ordinary PVA.

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