Polymers Question 40

Question: Acetate rayon is prepared from

[Kurukshetra CEE 1998]

Options:

A) Acetic acid

B) Glycerol

C) Starch

D) Cellulose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Rayon fibre is chemically identical to cotton but has a shine like silk, rayon is also called a regenerated fibre because during its preparation. Cellulose is regenerated by dissolving it in $ NaOH $ and $ CS_2 $ .