Which amongst the following molecules on polymerization produces neoprene?
- H2C= Cl |C-CH=CH2
- H2C=CH-C CH
- H2C= CH3 |C-CH=CH2
- H2C=CH-CH=CH2
Answer
(1) H2C= Cl |C-CH=CH2
Solution
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber obtained by free radical polymerisation of chloroprene (2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene):
H2C= Cl |C-CH=CH2
(2) is vinylacetylene, (3) is isoprene (monomer of natural rubber) and (4) is buta-1,3-diene (used in Buna-S and Buna-N).
Answer: (1)