ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 9780134645704
Author: WADE AND SIMEK
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Chapter 26, Problem 26.33SP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The general structure of phenol formaldehyde resin and mechanism of its formation under acidic conditions is to be shown.

Concept Introduction: Phenol reacts with formaldehyde in the presence of the catalyst to form phenol formaldehyde resin called Bakelite. This polymerization reaction proceeds through the formation of carbocation of formaldehyde.

To determine: The structure of Bakelite and mechanism of its formation under acidic conditions.

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