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Chemical Engineering · Q213

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Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 213

Q213

Peptizers like aromatic mercaptans (e.g. thiophenes) are added in rubber to

A.
Protect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone present in the atmosphere
B.
Reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing
Answer
C.
Reduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent
D.
Increase its viscosity

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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