Question

Which of the following statements about Rayon is correct?

• A. Neither First synthetic fibre nor Artificial silk
• B. Both First synthetic fibre and Artificial silk
• C. First synthetic fibre
• D. Artificial silk

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Artificial silk

Rayon is known as artificial silk and is manufactured from cellulose fibre. It was manufactured from a natural source - wood pulp - and thus was man-made or artificial but not synthetic. By the end of 19^th century, scientists were able to develop a fibre having similar properties as that of silk. It was cheaper than silk and could be woven into fibres like silk. It could also be dyed in various colours thereby serving as a good substitute for natural silk.