Question

Synthetic rubber is ______.

Options

• polyester

• polyamide

• polysaccharide

• poly (halodiene)

Answer 1

Synthetic rubber is poly (halodiene).

Explanation:

Synthetic rubber is a polymer made from compounds called halodienes, such as chloroprene. For example, neoprene is a synthetic rubber prepared by the polymerisation of chloroprene. It is elastic, durable and resistant to oil and chemicals. Hence, synthetic rubber belongs to the class poly (halodiene).