JEE Main Chemistry question

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Bakelite is an example of

(A)Elastomer
(B)Fibre
(C)Thermoplastic
(D)Thermosetting polymerCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Bakelite is a heavily cross-linked phenol-formaldehyde resin that sets permanently into a rigid shape and cannot be resoftened by heating, which is the hallmark of a thermosetting

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Question ID VK-151413