Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Filters used in Cigaratte are made of a very thin fibers of a plastic called

  1. ethyl acetate

  2. sodium acetate

  3. cellulose acetate

  4. copper acetate
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cellulose acetate is a plastic polymer made from cellulose treated with acetic acid. It's used to make cigarette filters because it can be spun into very thin fibers that trap some tar and particles while allowing smoke to pass through, though filters don't make smoking significantly safer.

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