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Plastics that can be melted on heating and remoulded easily are known as .

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bakelite

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thermosets

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thermoplastics

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The correct option is C thermoplastics
Plastics that deform easily on heating and can be reshaped are known as thermoplastics. Examples of thermoplastics are PVC and polythene.

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