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Which of the following sets contain only thermoplastics?

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Glytal, Melmac, PAN
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Polythene, Bakelite, Nylon - 6
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PVC, PMMA, Polystyrene
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Polypropylene, Urea-formaldhyde, Teflon
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Solution

The correct option is C PVC, PMMA, Polystyrene
A thermosetting polymer is a polymer which once hardened cannot be reheated and melted to be shaped differently unlike thermoplastic polymer.
Examples for both are as below:
Thermosetting plastics - Bakelite, Melmac, urea-formaldehyde.
Thermoplastics - Glyptal,
PAN (polyacrylonitrile), Teflon, Nylon-6, polypropylene, PVC, PMMA, Polystyrene, Polythene.

Option C is the correct answer.

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