Question
Chemistry Question on Types of Polymerisation Reactions
Regarding cross-linked or network polymers, which of the following statements is incorrect ?
A
They contain strong covalent bonds in their polymer chains.
B
They contain covalent bonds between various linear polymer chains.
C
Examples are bakelite and melamine
D
They are formed from bi- and tri-functional monomers
Answer
They contain strong covalent bonds in their polymer chains.
Explanation
Solution
Cross linked or network polymers are formed from bi-functional and tri-functional monomers and contain strong covalent bonds between various linear polymer chains, e.g. bakelite, melamine etc. Option (1) is not related to cross-linking.