Bakelite was the first of the thermosetting polymers. It is a highly cross-linked polymer formed from the

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Bakelite was the first of the thermosetting polymers. It is a highly cross-linked polymer formed from the acid-catalyzed polymerization of phenol and formaldehyde. It is a much darker polymer than Melmac®, so the range of colors of products made from Bakelite is limited. Propose a structure for Bakelite.