Which property makes linseed oil useful in paints and varnishes?
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Correct answer: It is a drying oil that hardens into a film in air
Linseed oil is a drying oil because it oxidizes and polymerizes when exposed to air. This allows it to form a hard protective film in paints and varnishes.
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