Question

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Which among the following is the
world's first fully synthetic plastic?
(1) Bakelite v
(2) Nylon
(3) Polyester
(4) Polyethylene​

Answer 1

Answer: bakelite is the world's first fully synthetic plastic.

Answer 2

Bakelite is the world's first fully synthetic plastic.

Option (1).

Explanation:

• Bakelite, invented by Leo Baekeland in 'New York in 1907', coined ' plastics, ' was the first plastic to be made completely synthetic in the world.

• The plastic made of synthetic components was bakelite or polyoxybenzylenglycolanhydride.

• It is a formaldehyde thermosetting phenol formed by a condensing phenol with formaldehyde reaction.

• It was invented in 1907 in Yonkers, New York, by Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland who was rewarded for his discovery.

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