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Bakelite is a cross-linked polymer.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My doubt stems from Types of Polymerisation Reactions in division Polymers of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (a) True

For explanation: Phenol-formaldehyde condensation initially forms a linear polymer, Novolac. This on further HEATING with formaldehyde UNDERGOES cross-linking through CH2 groups to form bakelite.



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