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White wood glue, widely used for paper and woodwork, is based on which polymer?

Correct answer A. Polyvinyl acetate (PVA)

Explanation

PVA glue is an aqueous emulsion of polyvinyl acetate. It sets as the water evaporates or soaks into the porous material, leaving a thermoplastic film that bonds the surfaces.

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