Question

Cotton is a natural polymer. What is its chemical name?

Answer 1

Natural polymer:

• Natural Polymers are known as those substances which are obtained naturally.
• These polymers are mostly formed by the process of addition polymerization or condensation polymerization.

Cotton:

• Cotton is known as a soft fiber that is obtained from cotton plants and grows as a boll which is mainly found to be grown in regions having black soil and warm conditions.
• It is mostly used for making various types of clothing from jackets to normal shirts.
• Also, Its seed oil is very useful in making food and cosmetics.
• The chemical name of cotton is Cellulose.

Hence, the chemical name of Cotton is known as Cellulose.