Chemistry · Alcohols: Identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration
Which of the following is used as life saving substance as blood plasma?
Which of the following is used as life saving substance as blood plasma?
- A. Cellulose
- B. Teflon
- C. Bakelite
- D. Polyvinyl pyrrolidone
Step-by-step solution
Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) is a water-soluble polymer that has been used as a plasma expander in medical emergencies to restore blood volume. The other options (cellulose, Teflon, Bakelite) are not used as blood plasma substitutes.