Polymers Question 80

Question: Synthetic polymer bakelite can be prepared from following compounds

Options:

A) Styrene and vinyl chloride

B) Acrylonitrile and vinyl chloride

C) Adipic acid and ethylene glycol

D) Phenol and formaldehyde

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Phenol and formaldehyde undergo condensation polymerisation under two different conditions to give a cross linked polymer called bakelite.