MCQ
In the viscose process the solvent for cellulose consists of
  • A
    Ether and alcohol
  • B
    Copper sulphate and ammonia
  • Sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide
  • D
    Acetic acid and acetic anhydride

Answer

Correct option: C.
Sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide
c
In the viscose process the solvent for cellulose consists of Sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide in viscose process uses carbon disulfide to convert cellulose into cellulose xanthate, which is soluble in aqueous alkali solutions $( NaOH )$, before forming fibers in an acidic coagulation bath.

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