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  4. Bakelite is made from phenol and formaldehyde. The initial reaction between the two compounds is an example of

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Q. Bakelite is made from phenol and formaldehyde. The initial reaction between the two compounds is an example of

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This is the first step during bakelite formation showing electrophilic substitution reaction on phenol.