Which of the following statements is not true regarding rayon?

Options

A. it is pure regenerated cellulose
B. it is obtained by dissolving wood pulp in alkaline `CS_(2)`
C. it is obtained by passing Na- salt of cellulose Xanthate through spinneret into aqueous `NaHCO_(3)` solution.
D. it is extracted as fibres of cellulose.

Answer

B

Explanation

Wood pulp, on dissolving in `CS_(2)---` alkali solution forms sodium salt of cellulose xanthate not the rayon.