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Preparation of Bakelite proceeds via reactions:
ChemistryStructure of AtomJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (08 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Electrophilic addition and dehydration
  • B Condensation and elimination
  • C Electrophilic substitution and dehydration
  • D Nucleophilic addition and dehydration
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The correct answer is: Electrophilic substitution and dehydration
Formation of Bakelite follows electrophilic substitution reaction of phenol with formaldehyde followed by condensation.

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