Which among the following statements is/are TRUE about Rayon?

It is also known as artificial wool.

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It is a semi-synthetic fibre.

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It is prepared by chemical treatment of silk.

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It is the first formed synthetic fibre.

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Solution

The correct options are
B It is a semi-synthetic fibre.
D It is the first formed synthetic fibre.
Rayon is the first formed synthetic fibre developed by du Pont.
Rayon is a semi-synthetic fibre, because it is produced by processing a natural source - woodpulp, not silk.
Rayon is known as artificial silk, whereas acrylic is called as artificial wool.

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