Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
Which hydrocarbon is known as the 'monomer' of natural rubber?
AEthylene
BIsoprene
CButadiene
DPropylene
✓ Correct Answer: B — Isoprene
Natural rubber is a polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene).
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