Manipal MET2020ChemistryPolymers
Natural rubber is a polymer of monomer isoprene. During polymerisaton
Options
- A1, 4 addition takes place
- B1,2 addition takes place
- C1, 3 addition takes place
- Dboth double bonds are converted into single bond
Correct answer
A. 1, 4 addition takes place
Step-by-step solution
Natural rubber is a linear polymers of isoprene and is also called as cis-1, 4-polyisoprene. It is a linear 1, 4-polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene).