Which is the monomer of neoprene in the following?
- CH2= Cl |C-CH=CH2
- CH2=CH-C CH
- CH2=CH-CH=CH2
- CH2= CH3 |C-CH=CH2
Answer
(1) CH2= Cl |C-CH=CH2
Solution
As per NCERT, neoprene (polychloroprene) is a synthetic rubber formed by the free radical polymerisation of chloroprene (2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene):
nCH2= Cl |C-CH=CH2 Polymerisation [-CH2- Cl |C=CH-CH2- ]n
(2) is vinylacetylene, (3) is buta-1,3-diene (monomer of Buna rubbers) and (4) is isoprene (monomer of natural rubber).
Answer: (1)