Which type of polymer is bakelite?

Addition polymer

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Homopolymer

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Condensation polymer

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Bio polymer

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Solution

The correct option is C Condensation polymer
Bakelite is obtained from phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of either an acid or a base catalyst. Bakelite is also known as phenol formaldehyde resin and it is a type of condensation polymer.

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