15.18 How does the presence of double bonds in rubber molecules influence their structure and reactivity?
15.18 How does the presence of double bonds in rubber molecules influence their structure and reactivity?
15.18
Natural rubber is a linear cis-1, 4-polyisoprene in which double bonds are present between C2& C3. It increases the elasticity of the rubber, as the chains are held together by weak van there waals forces and have coiled structure. Therefore, the natural rubber has coiled structure & shows ela
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