Question

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
• B. B and C
• C. A and C
• D. A

Answer 1

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.