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Which of the following polymers soften on heating and harden on colling? What are the polyfmers with this property collectively called ? What are the structural similarites between such polymers? Bakelite urea formaldehyde resin , polythene, polyvinyls, polystyrene.

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To solve the question, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Properties of Each Polymer We need to analyze the given polymers: Bakelite, Urea Formaldehyde Resin, Polythene, Polyvinyl, and Polystyrene, to determine which ones soften on heating and harden on cooling. ### Step 2: Classify the Polymers From our analysis: - **Polythene**: Softens on heating and hardens on cooling. ...
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