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


Soft	Hard
Able to withstand heat	Cannot withstand heat
No cross-linkages	Cross linkages present

A only

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B and C only

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A and C only

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A, B and C

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The correct option is C A and C only
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.

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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

The correct option is C A and C onlyThermoplastics 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.

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

The correct option is C A and C only
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.