Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
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Chapter 12.10, Problem 12.4CIAP
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The demand for synthetic rubber is greater than natural rubber has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
- Natural rubber is a
natural biosynthetic polymer obtained from a tree called hevea brasiliensis, species of rubber wood. - Synthetic rubber is a man-made polymer produced under controlled conditions.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Reason for butadiene which is used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber is more desirable than natural rubber has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
- Natural rubber is a natural biosynthetic
polymer obtained from a tree called hevea brasiliensis, species of rubber wood. - Synthetic rubber is a man-made polymer produced under controlled conditions.
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