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Write the reaction to prepare Novolac polymer.

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Answered by gadakhsanket
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◆ Novolac polymer -
- Novolacs are low molecular weight polymers derived from phenols and formaldehyde.
- It is a linear polymer with thermoplastic properties.


● Preparation of novolac polymer -
When excess of phenol is heated with formaldehyde in presence of H2SO4, novolac is formed.
Phenol + formaldehyde --> Novolac

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