Which is an example of thermosetting polymer?

Polythene

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PVC

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Neoprene

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Bakelite

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Solution

The correct option is C Bakelite
Among the given, only bakelite has highly crosslinked, hard and infusible structure, thus it is a thermosetting polymer.

Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic which is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. It is used to make electrical switches and handles of utensils.

Hence, option D is correct.

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