Dextron is a biodegradable polymer extensively used in the medical field as bio-absorbable sutures for post-operative stitches. Which two monomers undergo condensation to prepare Dextron?

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Correct answer: B. Dextron (a copolymer of polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid) is synthesized from the condensation polymerization of lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid) and glycolic acid (2-hydroxyethanoic acid). It is bio-absorbable and ideal for surgical sutures.

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