Which among the following is a cross-linked polymer?
A
Nylon 6,6
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B
melamine-formaldehyde
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C
Polyvinyl chloride
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D
Polyacronitrile
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Solution
The correct option is B melamine-formaldehyde Melamine-formaldehyde polymer formed by the condensation polymerisation of melamine and formaldehyde is a cross-linked polymer or the mono-setting polymer which on heating undergo extensive cross linking in moulds and again become infusible. These cannot be reused. Some common examples are bakelite, urea-formaldelyde resins, etc.
It is used in the manufacture of unbreakable crockery.
The correct option is (c).