Question

Thermosetting polymer, Bakelite is formed by the reaction of phenol with :

• A. $C{H}_{3}CHO$
• B. $HCHO$
• C. $HCOOH$
• D. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}CHO$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Bakelite is a polymer of phenol and HCHO (formaldehyde).