Multiple choice

Lithium batteries are disposable batteries having lithium as an anode. Which of the following compounds can be used as a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries?

  1. Dimethyl carbonate

  2. Ethylene carbonate

  3. Propylene carbonate

  4. Polypropylene carbonate

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ethylene carbonate is an ester of ethylene glycol and carbonic acid. Ethylene carbonate is used as a polar solvent.  It can be used as a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries.