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← ScienceWhich consequence results when a polymer's crosslinking fails?
A)Reduced resistance to solvent dissolution✓
B)Increased tensile strength at breakpoint
C)Enhanced resistance to ultraviolet radiation
D)Improved thermal decomposition temperature
💡 Explanation
Reduced resistance to solvent dissolution occurs because the crosslinking provides network structure, and its loss creates weaker intermolecular forces. Network breakdown occurs rather than strength enhancements because the polymer strands no longer effectively transfer load; thermal stability isn't inherent and UV degradation remains external.
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