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Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 3 (Q.No. 8)
Building Materials
8.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The phenol is carbolic acid
The phenol is either extracted from coal-tar or prepared from benzene
Phenol reacts with formaldehyde, to form phenol formaldehyde resin
The plastics prepared from phenol-formaldehyde are used for paints, varnishes, w.c. seats
All the above.
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Praveen Thakur said:   7 years ago
What is phenol? Please explain the answer.
Anomie said:   1 year ago
Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is an aromatic organic compound (meaning it is made from hydrocarbons).

Pure phenol is a white crystalline solid that is volatile. It is mildly acidic and requires careful handling due to its propensity to cause chemical burns.

Although similar to alcohols, phenols have unique distinguishing properties.
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