MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryPolymersActual
Identify the monomer of natural rubber.
Options
- AButene
- BIsobutylene
- CPropene
- DIsoprene
Correct answer
D. Isoprene
Step-by-step solution
Natural rubber is a linear polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) and is also called as cis-1,4-polyisoprene. Therefore, the monomer of natural rubber is isoprene. Answer: Isoprene