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Natural rubber or raw rubber consists of basic material latex which is a dispersion of isoprene .During the treatement this isoprene forms a high molecular wiehg polymer of isoprene. Natural rubber can be obtained from five hundred different species of plants.
Consider the following properties of rubber ,
(i) Tensils strength of vulcanised rubber is almost ten times more than raw rubber .
(ii) Elasticity of raw rubber is very high .
Choose the correct option .

A

(i) is true (ii) is false.

B

(i) is false (ii) is true.

C

Both (i) and (ii) are true .

D

Both (i) and (ii) are false.

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To solve the question regarding the properties of natural rubber, we need to analyze the statements given about vulcanized rubber and raw rubber. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Natural Rubber**: - Natural rubber is derived from latex, which is a dispersion of isoprene. - Isoprene undergoes polymerization to form high molecular weight polymers, specifically polyisoprene. 2. **Analyzing the First Property**: - The first statement claims that the tensile strength of vulcanized rubber is almost ten times more than that of raw rubber. - **Vulcanization** is a process that involves adding sulfur to rubber, which creates cross-links between the polymer chains. - This cross-linking significantly enhances the tensile strength of the rubber. - Therefore, this statement is **true**. 3. **Analyzing the Second Property**: - The second statement states that the elasticity of raw rubber is very high. - Raw rubber, primarily composed of cis-polyisoprene, has a coiled structure with chains held together by weak Van der Waals forces. - This structure allows raw rubber to stretch and return to its original shape, exhibiting high elasticity. - Thus, this statement is also **true**. 4. **Choosing the Correct Option**: - Both statements about the properties of rubber are true. - Therefore, the correct option is that both the first and second statements are true. ### Final Answer: The correct option is: **Both first and second are true.** ---
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