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GATE 2023 CH – Question 18

Chemical Technology · Polymerization industries · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Nitrile rubber is manufactured via polymerization process. Which one of the following options is the CORRECT pair of monomers used in this process?

  1. Acrylonitrile and styrene
  2. Acrylonitrile and butadiene
  3. Butadiene and styrene
  4. Butadiene and isoprene

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Correct answer: (B) Acrylonitrile and butadiene

Explanation

Nitrile rubber (NBR) is a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. Styrene with butadiene gives SBR.