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Which of the following is incorrect regarding natural rubber? |
Shows thermoplastic behaviour Soluble in benzene Resistant to attack by oxidising agents Shows high water absorption capacity |
Resistant to attack by oxidising agents |
Natural rubber becomes soft at temperatures above 335K and shows brittle character at temperatures below 283K. Hence, it shows thermoplastic behaviour. It is soluble in non-polar solvents like benzene, toluene, etc. and is not susceptible to attack by oxidising agents. |