Question

Give the name and structure of the monomers of bakelite. State whether bakelite is thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer. Give two uses of bakelite.

Answer 1

Bakelite is used in electric plates and switches and also in handles of pots and pans as they do not get hot.

Bakelite is thermoplastic polymer.

Bakelite is a polymer made up of the monomers phenol and formaldehyde.

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