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The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber

A. Sulphur

B. Bromine

C. Silicon

D. Phosphorus

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Vulcanization gives rubber its characteristic elastic quality. This process is carried out by mixing the latex with sulphur (other vulcanizing agents such as selenium and tellurium are occasionally used but sulphur is the most common) and heating it in one of two ways.

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