Which one of these are thermosetting polymers?

Bakelite

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Polythene

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Polystyrene

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Nylon-6

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Solution

The correct option is A Bakelite

Thermosetting polymers are polymers which on heating undergo extensive cross linking in moulds and again become infusible. These cannot be reused. Bakelite is thermosetting polymer.
Polythene and polystyrene are examples of thermoplastic polymers.

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