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Bakelite is a condensation polymer of phenol and formaldehyde . The initial product(s) formed by the reaction of two compounds is

A

o-hydroxy benzyl alcohol

B

p-hydroxy benzyl alcohol

C

m-hydroxy benzyl alcohol

D

Both (a) and (b)

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The correct Answer is:
D
Phenol and formaldehyde react to both o- and p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol.

Out of these two o-isomer forms novolac.
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