Which of the following fibres on burning smells like burnt plastic?

Cotton

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Nylon

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Jute

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Acrylic

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Solution

The correct options are
B Nylon
D Acrylic
Synthetic fibres are prepared from several chemicals. They produce a bad odour similar to that of a burnt plastic while burning. Among the given options nylon and acrylic are synthetic fibres.
Cotton and jute are natural fibres. Hence, while burning they will produce a smell similar to that of burning paper.

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