Answer to Question #38702 in Organic Chemistry for thiruvenkatam

Question

The product of condensation polymer is thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic? if both products are formed in which type of reaction they are formed?

Answer 1

A thermoplastic, or thermosoftening plastic, is a polymer that becomes pliable or mouldable above a specific temperature, and returns to a solid state upon cooling. A thermosetting resin, also known as a thermoset, is petrochemical material that irreversibly cures. It is obvious that thermosoftening is physical process, while thermosetting is a chemical process. Sometimes it can occur as the condesational process. Hence the answer on question is the thermosetting plastic.