Question

Bakelite is formed by cross-linking one of the following:

• A. Novolac
• B. Buna-S
• C. Dacron
• D. PHBV

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Novolac

The explanation for the correct answer:

A) Bakelite is formed by cross-linking of novolac and formaldehyde.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

B) Buna-S is a synthetic polymer. It is made up of a combination of butadiene and styrene.

C) Dacron is a thermoplastic polymer resin that stems from polyester fiber.

D) PHBV is a thermoplastic linear aliphatic polyester. It is formed by the copolymerization of $3$- hydroxybutanoic acid and $3$-hydroxypentanoic acid.

Hence option(A) is correct.