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Standard XII
Chemistry
Question

Which material is used for making:
(i) Saucepan handles
(ii) Electric plugs/switches/plugboards
  1. Polythene
  2. Bakelite
  3. Polyester
  4. PVC

A
Bakelite
B
Polythene
C
PVC
D
Polyester
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Solution
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(i) Saucspan handles are made of bakelite as it is a bad conductor of heat.
(ii) Bakelite is also a bad conductor of electricity so the electric plugs, switches, etc. are made of it.

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