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What is the best source of pure cellulose?

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Coir
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Cotton fibre
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Jute fibre
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Hemp
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Solution

The correct option is C Cotton fibre
Cotton fiber.
Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%. Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper.

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