NEET2008ChemistryPolymersActual
Which one of the following statements is not true?
Options
- AIn vulcanisation, the formation of sulphur bridges between different chains make rubber harder and stronger
- BNatural rubber has the trans-configuration at every double bond
- CBuna-S is a copolymer of butadiene and styrene
- DNatural rubber is a 1,4-polymer of isoprene
Correct answer
B. Natural rubber has the trans-configuration at every double bond
Step-by-step solution
Natural rubber is cis-polyisoprene and is prepared from latex which is obtained from rubber tree (Hevea brasitiensis).