Natural rubber is too soft and chemically reactive for practical applications. Vulcanization of natural rubber entails ________.
A)conversion of an addition polymer to a condensation polymer
B)conversion of a condensation polymer to an addition polymer
C)increasing the average molecular weight of a condensation polymer
D)decreasing the average molecular weight of an addition polymer
E)crosslinking reactive polymer chains with sulfur atoms

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Vulcanization of natural rubber involves crosslinking reactive polymer chains with sulfur atoms, which increases the strength, durability, and chemical stability of the material. Unlike the other options, this process does not involve changing the type of polymer or altering its molecular weight.

Natural Rubber Is Too Soft and Chemically Reactive for Practical