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Which of the following statement is true?

Correct answer: A. Natural rubber is a hydrocarbon

  • A. Natural rubber is a hydrocarbon
  • B. Natural rubber is isoprene
  • C. Natural rubber is a polymer of 1,3-Butadiene
  • D. Natural rubber can be vulcanized

Explanation

The correct answer is Option A: 'Natural rubber is a hydrocarbon'. Natural rubber is composed of polyisoprene, which is a hydrocarbon. Option B is incorrect as natural rubber is not isoprene itself but a polymer of isoprene. Option C is incorrect because natural rubber is not a polymer of 1,3-Butadiene; it is a polymer of isoprene. Option D is incorrect as vulcanization is a well-known process for improving the properties of natural rubber by creating cross-links between the polymer chains.

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