Bakelite is obtained from:
Correct answer: D. Phenol and formaldehyde
- A. Adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine
- B. Dimethyl terephthalate and ethylene glycol
- C. Neoprene
- D. Phenol and formaldehyde
Explanation
Bakelite is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from an elimination reaction of phenol with formaldehyde. It was one of the first synthetic plastics ever made and is known for its non-conductivity and heat-resistant properties. The other options describe raw materials used for different polymer productions: Nylon from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine, PET from dimethyl terephthalate and ethylene glycol, and Neoprene is itself a polymer, not a raw material for another polymer like Bakelite.
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