If $\bar{M}_w$ is the weight average molecular weight and $\bar{M}_n$ is the number average molecular weight of a polymer, the poly dispersity index $(PDI)$ of the polymer is given by

  • A
    $\frac{\bar{M}_n}{\bar{M}_w}$
  • B
    $\frac{\bar{M}_w}{\bar{M}_n}$
  • C
    $\bar{M}_w \times \bar{M}_n$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{\bar{M}_w \times \bar{M}_n}$

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