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Thermosetting polymers are...

Thermosetting polymers are

A

Cross-linked polymers

B

Do not melt or soften on heating

C

Cross-linked occurs during heating when it hardens irreversibly

D

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Thermosetting polymers are cross linked, soften on heating and cross linking occurs during heating.
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