Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is a synthetic fibre?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Rayon.
Key Points
- Man-made fibres which are modified natural fibres or produced in laboratories are known as synthetic fibres.
- Some natural fibres obtained from plants are cotton, jute, etc and natural fibres that are obtained from animals are wool, silk, etc.
- Rayon, Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic, and Plastic are the different types of synthetic fibres.
- So, Rayon is a synthetic fibre.
Additional Information
- Synthetic fibres are obtained from chemicals and are stronger due to strong intermolecular forces.
- Nylon is a synthetic fibre composed of polyamide and cotton, jute, wool is natural fibres are they are naturally obtained.
- Cotton is naturally obtained from cotton plants while Jute is obtained from jute plants.
- Wool is obtained from sheep.
- The structure of the most common type of nylon fibre is as shown below
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