Polymers Ques 23

23. Bakelite is prepared by the reaction between

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(a) urea and formaldehyde

(b) ethylene glycol

(c) phenol and formaldehyde

(d) tetramethylene glycol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 23.(c)

Solution:

  1. (c) Phenol and formaldehyde undergo condensation polymerisation under two different conditions to give a cross linked polymer called bakelite.