JEE PYQ: Biomolecules And Polymers Question 33
Question 33 - 2020 (08 Jan Shift 2)
Preparation of Bakelite proceeds via reactions:
(1) Electrophilic addition and dehydration
(2) Condensation and elimination
(3) Electrophilic substitution and dehydration
(4) Nucleophilic addition and dehydration
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Formation of Bakelite follows electrophilic substitution reaction of phenol with formaldehyde followed by dehydration (condensation).
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