Starting material for the production of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is________________?

Correct answer: C. Both A. & B.

  • A. Ethyl alcohol
  • B. Ethylene
  • C. Both A. & B.
  • D. Neither A. nor B.

Explanation

SBR is made from the monomers butadiene and styrene; historically, ethanol can serve as a source of butadiene, while ethylene can lead to styrene through ethylbenzene. Thus both listed materials can be starting feedstocks in the relevant manufacturing routes.

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