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Which of the following is the first man-made plastic?

a) Parkesine
b) Nylon
c) Teflon
d) Polyvinyl Chloride

Answer: a
Explanation: Parkesine, also known as nitrocellulose is the first man made plastic. It was made majorly from cellulose, treated with nitric acid as a solvent. It was made by Alexander Parkes in 1856.

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