Question

Composition of ideal fiber required for paper making is _______________

(a) High cellulose content, high lignin content

(b) Low cellulose content, high lignin content

(c) Low cellulose content, low lignin content

This question was addressed to me in class test.

Question is taken from Natural Products topic in chapter Natural Products of Chemical Technology

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Low cellulose content, high lignin content

Easy explanation: Ideal fiber having high cellulose content and low lignin content is very much suitable for making best quality paper. Paper is matted sheets of fibers formed by preparing fiber suspension followed by its conversion to paper.