Question 12
A synthetic fibre which looks like silk is obtained by chemical treatment of wood pulp. It is, therefore, known as artificial silk. What is its common name?

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Rayon is a synthetic fibre which looks like silk is obtained by chemical treatment of wood pulp. It is known as artificial silk.

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Question 12 A synthetic fibre which looks like silk is obtained by chemical treatment of wood pulp. It is, therefore, known as artificial silk. What is its common name?

Rayon is a synthetic fibre which looks like silk is obtained by chemical treatment of wood pulp. It is known as artificial silk.

Question 12
A synthetic fibre which looks like silk is obtained by chemical treatment of wood pulp. It is, therefore, known as artificial silk. What is its common name?