Assertion `:` Phenol formaldehyde polymer is a thermosetting polymer.
Reason `:` Bakelite can be remoulded again in desired shape by fusion.

Why is bakelite a thermosetting polymer?

Why is bakelite known as a thermosetting polymer ?

Assertion : Bakelite is a thermosetting polymer Reason : In Bakelite, there is a cross linking in the monomer chains

(A) Bakelite is a thermosetting polymer. (R) Bakelite is a cross-linked polymer.

Assertion : Bakelite is a thermosetting polymer. Reason : Bakelite is formed by cross- linking of novolac and formaldehyde .

Assertion : Bakelite is a thermosetting polymer. Reason : Bakelite is formed by cross- linking of novolac and formaldehyde .

Assertion : Bakelite is formed when novalac is heated with formaldehyde and it is a thermosetting polymer. Reason : Bakelite is an infusible solid mass