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Which of the following has greater density?

(a) Polypropylene

(b) High Density Polyethlene

(c) Polystyrene

(d) Polyvinyl chloride

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The above asked question is from Factors Influencing Polymer Structure and Related Properties in division Plastic Polymers Structure & Properties of Food Packaging Technology

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Right option is (d) Polyvinyl chloride

To explain I would say: Amongst the given, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) has the greatest density. Density of Polypropylene is 0.946 g/cm^3. Density of High Density Polyethlene is 0.970 g/cm^3. Density of polystyrene ranges  from 0.96 – 1.04 g/cm^3. Density of Polyvinyl chloride ranges from 1.3 – 1.45 g/cm^3.

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