Polymers Question 52
Question: In the process of forming ‘mercerised cellulose’ the swelling of cellulose is caused by
Options:
A) Water
B) $ Na_2CO_3 $
C) conc. $ NaOH $
D) cone. $ HCl $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Cellulose forms a translucent mass on treatment with conc. NaOH which imparts a silky lustre to cotton. This process is mercerization and the cotton so produced is known as mercerized cotton.
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