Rayon is chemically known as?

Cellulose nitrate

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Cellulose

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Cellulose acetate

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Resins

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Solution

The correct option is C
Cellulose acetate

The correct option is C.
The explanation for the correct option:
Cellulose acetate also known as Rayon is an insoluble derivative of cellulose.
The material rayon is usually used in clothes because of its non-irritant property.
It is completely biodegradable.
Final answer: Rayon is chemically known as cellulose acetate.

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