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The monomer used in Novolac; a polymer used in paints is: A. Butadiene and styrene B. Phenol and formaldehyde C. Butadiene and acrylo nitrile D. Melamine and formaldehyde

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4 Years ago
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Another name for novolac is phenolic resin or phenol formaldehyde resin. As this suggests, the two monomers needed to form novolac are phenol and formaldehyde.