JEE Main Chemistry question

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Bakelite is:

(A)Addition polymer
(B)Elastomer
(C)Thermoplastic
(D)ThermosettingCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Bakelite, a phenol-formaldehyde condensation polymer, forms an extensively cross-linked, infusible network on curing, and therefore behaves as a thermosetting plastic — once set, it cannot be re-melted or

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Question ID VK-151561