Which consequence results when cross-linking fails in vulcanized rubber?

A)Increased plastic deformation occurs✓

B)Enhanced ultraviolet radiation resistance

C)Higher glass transition temperature

D)Reduced oxidation reaction rate

💡 Explanation

If the disulfide bonds break during the vulcanization process *degradation* arises, promoting increased plastic deformation because there's a reduction in constrained molecule chain movement. Therefore plastic deformation is increased rather than maintaining elasticity because un-crosslinked polymers slip.

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Which consequence results when cross-linking fails in vulcanized rubber?

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