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Rubber is a polymer.

1. Name the monomer of natural rubber. 

2. Discuss the importance of the vulcanisation of rubber.

3. How is Neoprene prepared?

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1. 2-Methyl-1, 3-butadiene (or Isoprene) is the monomer.

2. Vulcanised rubber has high elasticity, low water absorption, good resistance to oxidation and organic solvents.

3. Neoprene is formed by the free radical polymerisation of chloroprene.

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