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← ScienceWhich outcome results when strong oxidizers attack epoxy polymers?
A)Ester hydrolysis produces water
B)Chain scission decreases strength✓
C)Crosslinking enhances thermal stability
D)Crystallization improves barrier properties
💡 Explanation
Chain scission occurs because oxidative degradation breaks covalent bonds in the epoxy backbone. Therefore, the polymer's molecular weight decreases, reducing mechanical strength, rather than enhancing stability under oxidizing conditions.
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