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Answer the following.

Is synthetic rubber better than natural rubber? If so, in what respect?

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Yes, synthetic rubber is superior to natural rubber.

1. Synthetic rubber has high mechanical strength.

2. It has high abrasion resistance.

3. It is resistant to petroleum, vegetable oils, light as well as heat.

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Chapter 15: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry - Exercises [Page 339]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 15 Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Exercises | Q 5. ii. | Page 339

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