Formalin is used in the preparation of:

bakelite

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Solution

The correct option is A bakelite
Bakelite is the polymer of formaldehyde and phenol.
Formalin is nothing but a 40% solution of formaldehyde.
Thus, Formalin is used in the preparation of Bakelite.

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