Polymers Ques 27

27. Which one of the following is used to make “nonstick” cook-wares?

[1997]

(a) Polystyrene

(b) Polyethylene terephthalate

(c) Polytetrafluoroethylene

(d) Polyvinyl chloride

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 27.(c)

Solution:

  1. (c) Polytetrafluoroethylene commonly known as teflon is a tough material. This is resistant to heat and chemicals and have high melting point. Therefore it is used for coating the cookware to make them non-sticky.