Which one of the following is a thermosetting polymer?

APolythene
BBakelite
CPolyvinyl chloride
DPolystyrene

Answer: B

Bakelite is a highly cross-linked network which sets permanently on heating and cannot be remoulded. Polythene, PVC and polystyrene are thermoplastics.

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