Which from following statements about neoprene is false?

Which from following statements about neoprene is false?
  1. It is a copolymer and polymerization occurs in presence of MgO .
  2. It is a synthetic rubber.
  3. It is used to prepare hose pipes for transport of gasoline.
  4. The monomer involved in its preparation is unsaturated.

Solution

Neoprene is a synthetic rubber (elastomer), an addition polymer of chloroprene (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene). It is used to prepare hose pipes for transport of gasoline.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (04 May Shift 1)

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