JEE Main Chemistry question

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Each question contains ASSERTION (Assertion) and REASON (Reason). Each question has the 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

Statement 1 (Assertion): In vulcanization of rubber, sulphur cross links are introduced. Statement 2 (Reason): Vulcanization is a free radical initiated chain reaction.

Answer: (C)

Solution

The assertion is correct: vulcanization involves heating rubber with sulphur so that sulphur bridges (cross-links) form between the polyisoprene chains, improving strength and elasticity. However, describing

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Question ID VK-151377