Multiple choice

Which of the following synthetic compunds is a thermosetting plastic?

  1. Rayon

  2. PVC

  3. PVA

  4. Perspex

  5. Bakelite

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Bakelite is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from an elimination reaction of phenol with formaldehyde.