Question

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

• A. $CH_3CHO$
• B. $HCHO$
• C. $HCOOH$
• D. $CH_3CH_2CHO$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$HCHO$

Answer 2

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