Using molecular explanations, discuss the differences in mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of natural rubber and butadiene

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Natural rubber has a methyl group which interferes with movement restricting the bending, twisting, and sliding motions across the molecules and increases stiffness, gives a higher strength and higher temperature stability. Polybutadiene has poor tensile strength, tear resistance, poor resistance to solvents, and tack because of the lack of the methyl group.

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