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Thermosetting polymer, bakelite is formed by the reaction of phenol with

(a) CH3CH2CHO

(b) CH3CHO

(c) HCHO

(d) HCOOH

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Correct Option (c) HCHO

Explanation:

Bakelite is a thermosetting polymer formed by the condensation reaction of phenol with HCHO in the presence of conc. H2SO4

It is thus, a cross-linked polymer in which condensation takes place at o- and  p-positions

Thus, HCHO is the correct option.

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