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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 112 of 200

Q112
General ScienceChemistry
The term 'PVC' used in the plastic industry stands for
  1. a.Phosphovinyl chloride.
  2. b.Polyvinyl carbonate.
  3. c.Polyvinyl chloride
  4. d.Phosphovanadium chloride

Answer: (C) Polyvinyl chloride

PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride, a synthetic plastic polymer made from vinyl chloride monomers. It is one of the most widely produced synthetic plastic polymers and is used in pipes, cable insulation, flooring, and packaging.

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