Q40 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (27 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry
Which from following is a thermosetting polymer?
- Correct answerABuna-S
- BDacron
- CPolyvinyls
- DBakelite
Solution
Thermosetting polymers undergo irreversible cross-linking upon heating, forming rigid, infusible structures. Analyzing the options:
Buna-S is a synthetic rubber copolymer exhibiting thermoplastic behavior. Dacron (polyethylene terephthalate) and polyvinyls like PVC are also thermoplastic polymers.
Bakelite, a phenol-formaldehyde resin, forms extensive cross-links during curing and cannot be reshaped after polymerization, confirming its thermosetting nature.
The thermosetting polymer is therefore $\boxed{D}$.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.