Question is ⇒ In a linear polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to form long straight chains. The cross linked or branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher, Options are ⇒ (A) densities, (B) melting point, (C) tensile strength, (D) hardness, rigidity & brittleness, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ In a linear polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to form long straight chains. The cross linked or branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher, Options are ⇒ (A) densities, (B) melting point, (C) tensile strength, (D) hardness, rigidity & brittleness, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	In a linear polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to form long straight chains. The cross linked or branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher
A.	densities [Wrong Answer]
B.	melting point [Wrong Answer]
C.	tensile strength [Wrong Answer]
D.	hardness, rigidity & brittleness [Correct Answer]
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