Natural Rubber
Monomer: Isoprene (C₅H₈)
Polymer: Polyisoprene (cis-1,4-polyisoprene)
Source: Obtained from latex (e.g., Hevea brasiliensis tree)
2. Neoprene (Synthetic Rubber)
Monomer: Chloroprene (C₄H₅Cl)
Polymer: Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Production: Made through free radical polymerization
Monomer: Isoprene (C₅H₈)
Polymer: Polyisoprene (cis-1,4-polyisoprene)
Source: Obtained from latex (e.g., Hevea brasiliensis tree)
2. Neoprene (Synthetic Rubber)
Monomer: Chloroprene (C₄H₅Cl)
Polymer: Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Production: Made through free radical polymerization