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$Which polymer is used in the manufacture of non-stick cookware?$

A. $Polystyrene$
B. $Polyvinyl chloride$
C. $Teflon$
D. $Nylon-6$

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Correct answer: C — $Teflon$

Solution

$Non-stick cookware requires a material with high thermal stability and low surface energy.$
$Teflon is the common name for polytetrafluoroethylene, (CF_{2} -CF_{2})_{n} .$
$It is chemically inert and resistant to heat.$
$Hence the answer is (C).$

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