Q18 / 90 · JEE Main 2012 (26 May Online) · Chemistry

Bakelite is obtained from phenol by reacting it with

  • A
    Acetaldehyde
  • B
    Chlorobenzene
  • Correct answer
    C
    Formaldehyde
  • D
    Acetamide

Solution

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

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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