In self-cure acrylic resin, activator is_____________?

Correct answer: D. Tertiary amineOral & Dental Care

  • A. Toluidine
  • B. Quaternary ammonium compound
  • C. Benzoyl peroxide
  • D. Tertiary amineOral & Dental Care

Explanation

Tertiary amine activates benzoyl peroxide at room temperature to produce free radicals in self-cure acrylic resin. Benzoyl peroxide is the initiator, not the activator.

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