Bakelite is used as handles in frying pans because

Good conductor of heat

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It is an alloy

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Bad conductor of heat

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(a) and (c) above.

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The correct option is C Bad conductor of heat
Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic. It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

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Bakelite is used as handles in frying pans because

The correct option is C Bad conductor of heatBakelite is a thermosetting plastic. It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

The correct option is C Bad conductor of heat
Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic. It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.