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A brief information about three different plastics is given below:
X : Thermoplastic which can be rolled into sheets.
Y : Thermoplastic which is used as a covering for electric wires.
Z : Thermosetting which is used for making plugs and switches.
Identify X, Y and Z.

A

`{:(X,Y,Z),("Melamine", "Teflon","Bakelite"):}`

B

`{:(X,Y,Z), ("Bakelite","Melamine","Polythene"):}`

C

`{:(X,Y,Z),("Polythene", "Polyvinyl chloride", "Bakelite"):}`

D

`{:(X,Y,Z),("Polyvinyl chloride", "Polythene","Melamine"):}`

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To identify the three different plastics mentioned in the question, we will analyze each description step by step. ### Step 1: Identify Plastic X - **Description**: Thermoplastic which can be rolled into sheets. - **Analysis**: Thermoplastics are materials that can be softened by heating and can be reshaped. A common thermoplastic that can be rolled into sheets is **Polythene**. - **Conclusion**: **X = Polythene** ### Step 2: Identify Plastic Y - **Description**: Thermoplastic which is used as a covering for electric wires. - **Analysis**: A widely used thermoplastic for insulating electric wires is **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**. It is durable and provides good insulation. - **Conclusion**: **Y = Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)** ### Step 3: Identify Plastic Z - **Description**: Thermosetting plastic which is used for making plugs and switches. - **Analysis**: Thermosetting plastics cannot be remolded after they have set. A common thermosetting plastic used for making electrical fittings like plugs and switches is **Bakelite**. - **Conclusion**: **Z = Bakelite** ### Final Summary - **X = Polythene** - **Y = Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)** - **Z = Bakelite** ---
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