The First Truly Synthetic Polymer Is a Formed from Phenol

question 40

Multiple Choice

The first truly synthetic polymer is a formed from phenol and formaldehyde. This would classify it as a __________.

• A) a biopolymer
• B) a copolymer
• C) a monopolymer
• D) a homopolymer
• E) None of the above

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