KCET2017ChemistryHydrocarbons
The monomer used in Novolac, a polymer usedin paints
Options
- APhenol and Formaldehyde
- BMelamine and Formaldehyde
- CButadiene and Styrene
- DButadiene and acrylonitrile
Correct answer
A. Phenol and Formaldehyde
Step-by-step solution
Phenol and formaldehyde are the monomers used for thepreparation of Novolac polymer. Phenol Formaldehyde ( o- ) Hydroxymethyl phenol ( p )-Hydroxy methyl phenol ( 2 n ) o-Hydroxy methyl phenol Novolac