Trans-form of polyisoprene is:

Gutta-percha

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Synthetic rubber

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Buna-N

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Hydrochloride rubber

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Solution

The correct option is A Gutta-percha
Polyisoprene is a collective name for polymers that are produced by polymerization of isoprene. Isomer cis-1,4-polyisoprene is a major ingredient of natural rubber whereas trans-1,4-polyisoprene is a major ingredient of gutta-percha,
Hence, option (a) is correct.

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Polyisoprene is a:

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