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Which of the following statements about phenol-formaldehyde polymers is true?

Options

  1. AThey are thermoplastic and can be remoulded.
  2. BThey are primarily used for making combs and phonograph records.
  3. CThey are formed by chain-growth polymerization.
  4. DThey are known for their flexibility.

Correct answer

A. They are thermoplastic and can be remoulded.

Step-by-step solution

Phenol-formaldehyde polymers, specifically novolac, are thermoplastic and can be remoulded.

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