Q7 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (19 April Shift 1) · Chemistry

Identify thermosetting polymer from following.

  • Correct answer
    A
    Ureaformaldehyde resin
  • B
    Polystyrene
  • C
    Buna-S
  • D
    Terylene

Solution

Thermosetting polymers are cross-linked or heavily branched molecules, which on heating undergo extensive cross-linking in moulds and become infusible. These cannot be reused.

Examples of thermosetting polymers include Bakelite, urea-formaldehyde resins, and melamine-formaldehyde resins.

Polystyrene is a thermoplastic polymer.

Buna-S is an elastomer.

Terylene is a fibre.

Answer: Ureaformaldehyde resin

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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