Question

The material similar to silk in appearance is

• A. Nylon
• B. Rayon
• C. Polyester
• D. Terylene

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Rayon

Explanation for correct option:

(b) Rayon

• Because rayon mimics silk in appearance, it is referred to as artificial silk.
• It is a man-made fiber derived from natural wood pulp.
• Because rayon is man-made, it cannot be considered a natural fiber.
• It is known as artificial silk because it is made artificially and has qualities comparable to silk.
• Hence this option is correct.

Explanation for incorrect options:

(a) Nylon

• Nylon has the same structure as silk but behaves differently during the degradation process.
• One is biodegradable, whereas the other is not.
• Hence this option is not correct.

(c ) Polyester

• Polyester is a man-made material, whereas silk is obtained from silkworms.
• As a result, polyester is a man-made material, whereas silk is a natural fibre.
• Hence this option is not correct.

(d) Terylene

• Terylene fabric is a synthetic polyester fibre based on terephthalic acid.
• As a result, polyester is a man-made material, whereas silk is a natural fibre.
• Hence this option is not correct.

Hence the correct option is (b) Rayon