Which solvent is used to dissolve rubber pieces in the process of chlorination of natural rubber?
Which solvent is used to dissolve rubber pieces in the process of chlorination of natural rubber? Correct Answer carbon tetrachloride
In the process of chlorination, rubber small pieces of rubber are dissolved in carbon tetrachloride in presence of a small amount of benzoyl peroxide which act as a depolymerizing agent and lowers the solution viscosity.