Q85 / 160 · JIPMER 2010 · Chemistry

Heating of rubber with sulphur is called

  • Correct answer
    A
    vulcanisation
  • B
    galvanisation
  • C
    sulphonation
  • D
    bessemerisation

Solution

When natural rubber is heated with $3-5 \%$ sulphur, it becomes non-sticky and more elastic. This process is called vulcanisation.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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