Which from following statements is NOT correct about thermoplastic polymers?

Which from following statements is NOT correct about thermoplastic polymers?
  1. These are softened on heating.
  2. Intermolecular forces involved in these are moderately strong intermediate between elastomers and fibres.
  3. These possess extensive cross linking by covalent bonds.
  4. These are easily moulded.

Solution

Thermoplastic polymers do not possess extensive cross linking by covalent bonds.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (10 May Shift 2)

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