Addition of plasticisers to polymers results in partial neutralisation of
intermolecular forces of attraction between the macro-molecules thereby
increasing its
(A) Tensile strength
(B) Chemical resistance
(C) Flexibility
(D) All (A), (B) & (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Flexibility

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