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Structure of some important polymers are given. Which one represents Buna-S ?

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Buna-S is a copolymer of 1,3-butadiene and styrene.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Buna-S = Butadiene + Styrene (+ Na catalyst): \(\mathrm{-(CH_2-CH=CH-CH_2-CH(C_6H_5)-CH_2-)_n}\).
Option (1) has a \(\mathrm{-CN}\) side group, i.e. butadiene + acrylonitrile = Buna-N (nitrile rubber).
Option (3) has a methyl group on the double-bond carbon: polyisoprene (natural rubber); option (4) has Cl there: neoprene.
Option (2) contains a \(\mathrm{C_6H_5}\) (phenyl) side group on the chain, so it is Buna-S.
Answer: (2) the polymer with the \(\mathrm{C_6H_5}\) side group
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