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_______ softens at 160°C.

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_______ softens at 160°C.

(a) Pectin

(b) Hemicellulose

(c) Cellulose

(d) Lignin

The question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My question is based upon Paper Basics topic in portion Paper and Paper Based Packaging Materials of Food Packaging Technology

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Correct answer is (d) Lignin

Easy explanation: Lignin softens at 160°C. It is because of its densely branched structure. Also, it doesn’t have fiber forming properties adhering to the same reason.

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