Question

The synthetic polymer which resembles natural rubber is:

• A. Neoprene
• B. Buna-S
• C. Nylon
• D. Rayon

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Neoprene

Neoprene resembles natural rubber.

Natural rubber is a linear polymer of $2$-methyl-$1,3$-butadiene called as isoprene and Neoprene is a linear polymer of $2$-chloro-$1,3$-butadiene called as chloroprene.

Option A is correct.