Polymers - Result Question 16
####16. Which of the following statements is false?
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(a) Artificial silk is derived from cellulose.
(b) Nylon-6, 6 is an example of elastomer.
(c) The repeat unit in natural rubber is isoprene.
(d) Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose.
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Solution:
- (b) Nylon-6,6 is an example of first synthetic fibres produced from simple molecules. It is prepared by condensation polymerisation of adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine.
