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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

Why bakelite is said to be an example for thermosetting polymer?

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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Bakelite contains cross linked molecules which on heating undergo extensive cross linking in moulds and again become infusible. It cannot be reused. Hence, it is a thermosetting ploymer.


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