Question
Chemistry Question on Polymers of Commercial Importance
Synthetic polymer bakelite can be prepared from following compounds
A
Styrene and vinyl chloride
B
Acrylonitrile and vinyl chloride
C
Adipic acid and ethylene glycol
D
Phenol and formaldehyde
Answer
Phenol and formaldehyde
Explanation
Solution
Phenol and formaldehyde undergo condensation polymerisation under two different conditions to give a cross linked polymer called bakelite.