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Who invented vulcanisation of rubber?

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Antoine Lavoisier
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Friedrich Wohler
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Charles Goodyear
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Henry Ceat
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The correct option is C Charles Goodyear
Vulcanistion of rubber was invented by Charles Goodyear in 1839. Although the process was originally intended for rubber, many different materials are 'vulcanised' to make them stronger by introducing cross-links in their structures.

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