NEETChemistryPolymers
What is the chemical structure of natural rubber, also known as cis-1,4-polyisoprene?
Options
- ALinear chains of isoprene monomers held by covalent bonds
- BCrosslinked chains of isoprene monomers
- CRandom arrangement of monomers
- DChains held together by strong metallic bonds
Correct answer
A. Linear chains of isoprene monomers held by covalent bonds
Step-by-step solution
Natural rubber, or cis-1,4-polyisoprene, consists of linear chains of isoprene monomers held together by covalent bonds.