The First Truly Synthetic Polymer Is a Formed from Phenol

question 20

Multiple Choice

The first truly synthetic polymer is a formed from phenol and formaldehyde which would suggest that it is formed via __________.

• A) Addition polymerization
• B) Condensation polymerization
• C) Either addition or condensation polymerization
• D) Neither addition nor condensation polymerization
• E) It depends on the industrial process

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