Natural rubber is obtained from latex, which is a colloidal dispersion of
rubber in water. Which of the following is used as a coagulant in latex?
(A) Ammonium alum
(B) Potassium alum
(C) Both ‘a’ & ‘b’
(D) Neither ‘a’ nor ‘b

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Both ‘a’ & ‘b

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