Which one of the following is a thermosetting plastic?

Polyethene

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Bakelite

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Acrylic

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PET

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Solution

The correct option is B Bakelite
Thermosetting plastics are those plastics which once moulded, cannot be softened by heating. Two examples are:

1) Bakelite: Used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils.

2) Melamine: Used for making floor tiles, kitchenware and fabrics which can resist heat.

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[MP PMT 1993, 95; AIIMS 1999]

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