Which of the following statements are correct about rayon?

Prepared from wood pulp

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Is a natural fibre

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Also known as synthetic silk

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Has shiny appearance

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Solution

The correct options are
A Prepared from wood pulp
C Also known as synthetic silk
D Has shiny appearance
Rayon is a semi-synthetic fibre prepared by the chemical treatment of wood pulp.
- It has a shiny appearence and is comparatively stronger than natural fibres like cotton or jute.
- It is known as synthetic silk as it resembles the texture and look of natural silk. It can also be woven like silk fibres.

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If rayon is made from cellulose of wood pulp which is a natural substance then why is it known as a synthetic fibre?

Statement I:- Synthetic fibres have the advantage over the natural fibres that they are wrinkle-free.

Statement II:- Synthetic fibres are more costly than natural fibres.

Statement III:- Synthetic fibres dry faster as compared to natural fibres.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

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