alleryStart learning →Why do polymer fibres have high tensile strength?
AWeak London forces
BLoose side branching
CFree chain rotation
DHydrogen bonds, dipoles
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hydrogen bonds, dipoles
Strong hydrogen bonding and dipole-dipole forces pack chains tightly and resist breaking.
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