Question

    Which acid is the manufacture of synthetic rubber?

    A Carbonic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Acetic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Benzoic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Formic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    When the neutral particles collide with each other, the outer membrane layers break up and the rubber polymers are set free. Hence, Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is used for coagulating rubber from latex.

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