Assertion :Bakelite is first completely synthesized thermoplastic. Reason: Thermosetting plastics are harder.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

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Solution

The correct option is D Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
Bakelite is first plastic made from synthetic components. It is thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin. Formed by condensation of phenol with formaldehyde.
So Assertion is incorrect.
Also, Thermosetting plastics are harder than the thermoplastics.
Thus, Reason is correct.

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