Which of the following statements is false?
Artificial silk is derived from cellulose.
Nylon-66 is an example of elastomer.
The repeat unit in natural rubber is isoprene.
Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose.
As we discussed in concept
Elastomers -
Polymer chains are held together by weak intermolecular forces, which permits the polymer to stretch.
- wherein
Eg:- Vulcanised rubber, Buna - S, Buna - N, Neoprene.
Nylon -6,6 are not an elastomer.
Option 1)
Artificial silk is derived from cellulose.
This option is incorrect.
Option 2)
Nylon-66 is an example of elastomer.
This option is correct.
Option 3)
The repeat unit in natural rubber is isoprene.
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose.
This option is incorrect.