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Bakelite is made from phenol and formaldehyde. The initial reaction between the two compounds is an example of

A)  free radical reaction

B)  aldol reaction

C)  aromatic electrophilic substitution

D)  aromatic nucleophilic substitution  

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                This is first step during bakelite formation showing \[{{S}_{E}}\] reaction on phenol.