Which of the following polymer combinations is least likely to mix?
(a) Liquids of two different long-chain molecules with a positive enthalpy of mixing.
(b) A liquid solvent and solid polymer with solubility parameters of 19 MPa0.5 and 20 MPa0.5, respectively.
(c) Liquids of two different long-chain molecules with a negative enthalpy of mixing.
(d) Liquids of two different short molecules with a positive enthalpy of mixing.
(a) Liquids of two different long-chain molecules with a positive enthalpy of mixing.
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