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Which one among the following is a transient or structural thermosetting plastic?

  1. A
    PVC
  2. B
    PVA
  3. C
    Bakelite
  4. D
    None of the above

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Bakelite (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride) is a primary example of a thermosetting polymer. It undergoes chemical cross-linking upon heat application to form a three-dimensional networked structure that becomes permanently rigid and cannot be re-melted or reshaped, unlike thermoplastics such as Polyvinyl Chloride () and Polyvinyl Acetate ().

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Which one among the following is a transient or structural thermosetting plastic?
A
PVC
B
PVA
C
Bakelite
D
None of the above

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