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Which of the following would you expect to be elastomers and which thermosetting polymers...

Which of the following would you expect to be elastomers and which thermosetting polymers at room temperature? Justify each choice.

(a) Linear and highly crystalline polyethylene

(b) Phenol-formaldehyde

(c) Heavily crosslinked polyisoprene having a glass transition temperature of 50°C (122°F)

(d) Lightly crosslinked polyisoprene having a glass transition temperature of -60°C (-76°F)

(e) Linear and partially amorphous poly(vinyl chloride)

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