Bakelite is formed by the condensation of

A)
Phenol and acetaldehyde
B)
Phenol and formaldehyde
C)
Melamine and formaldehyde
D)
Urea and formaldehyde

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Phenol and formaldehyde



Bakelite or polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from a condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde.

Published On : June 8, 2021
Category : Science and Technology