Preparation of Bakelite proceeds via reactions:

Question:

Preparation of Bakelite proceeds via reactions:

  1. Electrophilic addition and dehydration

  2. Condensation and elimination

  3. Electrophilic substitution and dehydration

  4. Nucleophilic addition and dehydration


Correct Option: , 3

Solution:

Formation of Bakelite follows electrophilic substitution reaction of phenol with formaldehyde followed by dehydration.

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