Bakelite is prepared by the reaction between:

Phenol and formaldehyde

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Tetramethylene glycol

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Urea and formaldehyde

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Ethylene glycol

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Solution

The correct option is A Phenol and formaldehyde
Phenol and formaldehyde undergo condensation polymerisation in the presence of either an acid or base catalyst to give a cross-linked thermosetting polymer called bakelite.

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