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  4. Consider the following statements about bakelite I. It is a phenol-formaldehyde resin. II. It is a linear product. III. Soft bakelite is used for making glue, for binding laminated wooden planks and also in varnishes. IV. Hard bakelite is useful in making combs, fountain pen, phonograph records, barrels etc. Which of the above facts are true about bakelite? Choose the correct option.

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Q. Consider the following statements about bakelite
I. It is a phenol-formaldehyde resin.
II. It is a linear product.
III. Soft bakelite is used for making glue, for binding laminated wooden planks and also in varnishes.
IV. Hard bakelite is useful in making combs, fountain pen, phonograph records, barrels etc.
Which of the above facts are true about bakelite?
Choose the correct option.

Polymers

Solution:

Bakelite has a branched structure and not the linear.