Question
Regarding cross-linked or network polymers, which of the following statements is incorrect?
They contain covalent bonds between various linear polymer chains.
They are formed from bi- and tri-functional monomers.
They contain strong covalent bonds in their polymer chains.
Examples are bakelite and melamine.
Solution
C.
They contain strong covalent bonds in their polymer chains.
Cross-linked polymer is usually formed bi-functional and tri-functional monomers and contains strong covalent bonds between various linear polymer chains like melamine, bakelite etc.
