Site navigation

Bakelite is obtained from phenol by reacting with

Question and options

Bakelite is obtained from phenol by reacting with
  1. Formaldehyde
  2. Urea
  3. Acetaldehyde
  4. Acetone

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Formaldehyde
Bakelite is a phenol-formaldehyde resin formed by condensation of phenol with formaldehyde. Urea condenses with formaldehyde to give a different resin (urea-formaldehyde), and acetaldehyde or acetone do not give Bakelite.

Practice for these exams

  • CUSAT CAT M.Sc. Forensic Science

  • Bihar Judicial Services

    Subject revision

  • Uttarakhand Judicial Services

    Subject revision

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

More solved explanations in General science & technology