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How are phenol-formaldehyde polymers typically produced?

Options

  1. ABy addition polymerization of phenol
  2. BBy condensation polymerization of phenol with formaldehyde
  3. CBy radical polymerization of formaldehyde
  4. DBy chain-growth polymerization of phenol

Correct answer

B. By condensation polymerization of phenol with formaldehyde

Step-by-step solution

Phenol-formaldehyde polymers are typically produced through the condensation polymerization of phenol with formaldehyde.

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