Natural rubber has
- alternate cis- and trans-configuration
- random cis- and trans-configuration
- all cis-configuration
- all trans-configuration.
Answer
(3) all cis-configuration
Solution
As per NCERT, natural rubber is a linear polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) and is also called cis-1,4-polyisoprene.
All the double bonds have cis-configuration, so the chains cannot come close, and rubber shows elasticity.
Answer: (3)