Question:

Bakelite is obtained from phenol by reacting with:

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Bakelite is a phenol-formaldehyde thermosetting polymer.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • Acetal
  • \(\mathrm{CH_3CHO}\)
  • HCHO
  • Chlorobenzene
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Bakelite is the condensation polymer of phenol and formaldehyde (HCHO).
Phenol first reacts with HCHO (acid or base catalysis) to give o- and p-hydroxymethylphenols, which then condense with more phenol with loss of water to form methylene bridges, giving a cross-linked network.
Answer: (3) HCHO
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