Which polymer among the following does not soften on heating?

Bakelite

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Polythene

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Polystyrene

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PVC

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Solution

The correct option is A Bakelite
Bakelite is a highly cross-linked thermosetting polymer. It does not soften on heating because it is heat resistant in nature. Remaining other polymers are thermoplastics which gets soften on heating.
So, answer is A.

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