Which statement correctly compares natural rubber and synthetic rubber?
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Correct answer: Natural rubber comes from plant latex, while synthetic rubber is made by chemical polymerization
Natural rubber is obtained from plant latex, especially from Hevea brasiliensis. Synthetic rubber is produced industrially by polymerizing monomers such as butadiene, styrene, or isoprene.
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