Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Polymers

Question:
Which element is used for vulcanization of rubber?
Options:
Nitrogen
Sulphur
Chlorine
Phosphorus
Correct Answer:
Sulphur
Explanation:

Vulcanization is a process of improving the physical properties of natural rubber by introducing sulphur cross-links at the reactive sites of double bonds. This is done by heating the rubber with sulphur and an additive.