JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Polymers / बहुलक Question Bank Composition, Properties and uses of Polymers

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    In the process of forming ?mercerised cellulose? the swelling of cellulose is caused by

    A)                 Water  

    B)                 \[N{{a}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\]

    C)                 \[Aq.\,\,NaOH\]              

    D)                 \[Aq.\,\,HCl\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

              Cellulose forms a transluscent mass on treatment with conc. \[NaOH\]which imparts a silky lustre to cotton. This process is mercerisation and the cotton so produced is known as mercerised cotton.


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