Viscose fibre is obtained from _______.

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  1. petrochemicals
  2. cellulose
  3. oil
  4. coal

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Option 2 : cellulose
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The correct answer is cellulose.

  • Viscose fibre is obtained from cellulose.

Key Points

  • Viscose is made from natural cellulose like tree wood pulp, beech, pine, and eucalyptus.
    • It is also obtained from bamboo.
    • After the processing of viscose, it becomes semi-synthetic by the use of chemicals like sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide.
    • The fibre is absorbent, lightweight, breathable, soft and proves to be an ideal fabric for making clothes.

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