Rubber · Botany

Which statement correctly compares natural rubber and synthetic rubber?

  1. Natural rubber comes from plant latex, while synthetic rubber is made by chemical polymerization
  2. Natural rubber is obtained from the bark of trees, while synthetic rubber is derived from coal tar deposits
  3. Natural rubber is a synthetic polymer, while synthetic rubber comes from plants
  4. Natural rubber and synthetic rubber are produced by exactly the same industrial process
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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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