Poly(vinyl alcohol) is a polymer used to make fibers and adhesives. It is synthesized by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polymer obtained from polymerization of vinyl acetate.
a. Why is poly(vinyl alcohol) not prepared by polymerizing vinyl alcohol?
b. Is poly(vinyl acetate) a polyester?

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