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Plexiglas, also known as PMMA, is formed by polymerization of which monomer?

1. acrylic acid
2. methyl acrylate
3. methyl methacrylate
4. none of the above

Correct answer: methyl methacrylate

Solution

Methyl methacrylate is the monomer that undergoes polymerization to form PMMA, commonly known as Plexiglas, making it the correct choice.

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