Write the name of monomers used for getting the following polymers: (i) Bakelite (ii) Neoprene
Solution:
(i) Bakelite is a phenol-formaldehyde polymer. The monomers used are phenol and formaldehyde. (ii) Neoprene is obtained by polymerization of chloroprene (2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene).