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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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Q. 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?

Q. Mark the correct answer.

Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because:

(a) It has a silk-like appearance.

(b) It is obtained from wood pulp.

(c) Its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres.

Q. Which of the following synthetic fibres is also known as 'artificial silk'?

Towards the end of 19th century, scientists were successful in obtaining a fibre having properties similar to that of silk and it is referred as artificial silk. What is this artificial silk called?

Name the fibre obtained by the chemical treatment of wood pulp (or cellulose).

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