Bakelite is formed by:

polymerization of phenol and formaldehyde

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polymerization of alcohol and acetaldehyde

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condensation of phenol and formaldehyde

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condensation of phenol and acetaldehyde

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Solution

The correct option is C condensation of phenol and formaldehyde
Bakelite is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from a condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde.

Hence, option C is correct.

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