Polythene (or polyethylene), a tough wax-like polymer is used in the manufacture of following substances except:

construction materials of plastic

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plastic pipes

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bread-wrappers

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candles

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Solution

The correct option is D candles
Polyethene is a polymer of ethene and is used in the manufacture of candles as it imparts hardness and strength.

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