NEET2020ChemistryPolymersActual
Which of the following statement is correct about Bakelite?
Options
- AIt is a cross linked polymer.
- BIt is an addition polymer.
- CIt is a branched chain polymer.
- DIt is a linear polymer.
Correct answer
A. It is a cross linked polymer.
Step-by-step solution
It is the polymer formed by phenol and formaldehyde in the acidic medium. Bakelite is an example of cross-linked polymer.