Assertion: Rayon is a semisynthetic polymer whose properties are better than natural cotton.\ Reaso

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Assertion: Rayon is a semisynthetic polymer whose properties are better than natural cotton.\ Reason: Mechanical and aesthetic properties of cellulose can be improved by acetylation.

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

Assertion is true as Rayon (regenerated cellulose) has enhanced properties. Reason is factually true (cellulose acetate has improved properties), but Rayon is typically produced via the viscose process (not pure acetylation). Thus, reason is not the correct explanation.