Question

Cellulose is used to prepare :

• A. Rayon
• B. Nylon
• C. Acrylic
• D. All of them

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Rayon

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Rayon is obtained from the chemical treatment of wood pulp that contains cellulose.
2. Cellulose is mainly used to produce paper and paperboard.
3. Rayon is used in the textile industry for making clothing like sarees, dresses, carpets, bed sheets, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Nylon is made from petroleum, air, and water in a high-pressure-heated environment.
2. It is used to make clothes, airbags, fishnets, ropes, tents, etc.

Option C:

1. Acrylic is a transparent plastic material possessing outstanding stiffness and optical clarity.
2. It is made from polyacrylonitrile.
3. It is used in lenses, LCD screens, paints, medical devices, and security barriers.

Final Answer: Cellulose is used to prepare rayon.