Which of the following statements regarding thermoplastics and thermosets is/are true?
Thermoplastics
Thermosets
A
B
C
Soft
Hard
Able to withstand heat
Cannot withstand heat
No cross-linkages
Cross linkages present
A
A, B and C
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B
B and C
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C
A and C
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D
A
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Solution
The correct option is C A and C Thermoplastics have no cross-linkage and are soft, while the thermosets have cross-linkages and are hard in texture. Thermoplastics get deformed easily on heating, whereas, thermosets when molded once, cannot be molded on heating.