Polymers are classified into four categories namely thermosetting, thermoplastic, elastomer and fibre depending upon their (A) Molecular sizes (B) Magnitude of intermolecular forces (C) Resistance to heat (D) Polymerisation mechanism

Polymers are classified into four categories namely thermosetting,
thermoplastic, elastomer and fibre depending upon their
(A) Molecular sizes
(B) Magnitude of intermolecular forces
(C) Resistance to heat
(D) Polymerisation mechanism
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(B) Magnitude of intermolecular forces
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