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Bakelite with low degree of polymerisation is used in making glues, in varnishes and lacquers and bakelite with high degree of polymerisation is widely used for making electrical goods, fountain pen barrels, combs, et [c] It is an example of

A)  condensation polymerisation                     

B)  addition polymerisation

C)  free radical polymerisation                        

D)  None of these

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Bakelite is a condensation polymer of phenol and formaldehyde