Podcast
Questions and Answers
What type of reaction is involved in the formation of phenol-formaldehyde resins?
What type of reaction is involved in the formation of phenol-formaldehyde resins?
- Nucleophilic substitution
- Addition
- Reduction
- Electrophilic aromatic substitution (correct)
Which trade name is associated with a phenol-formaldehyde resin known as one of the earliest plastics?
Which trade name is associated with a phenol-formaldehyde resin known as one of the earliest plastics?
- Bakelite (correct)
- Polyethylene
- Polycarbonate
- Polyvinyl chloride
What is the precursor for the preparation of acetyl salicylic acid or 'Aspirin'?
What is the precursor for the preparation of acetyl salicylic acid or 'Aspirin'?
- Salicylic acid
- Phenol
- Formaldehyde
- Phenoxide (correct)
How is acetyl salicylic acid or 'Aspirin' synthesized using sodium phenoxide?
How is acetyl salicylic acid or 'Aspirin' synthesized using sodium phenoxide?
Why was phenacetin banned in the US by the FDA in 1983?
Why was phenacetin banned in the US by the FDA in 1983?
What was the common use for both paracetamol and phenacetin?
What was the common use for both paracetamol and phenacetin?
'Phenoxide' is used in the preparation of which compound?
'Phenoxide' is used in the preparation of which compound?
'Kolbe's reaction' involves the treatment of sodium phenoxide with which substance?
'Kolbe's reaction' involves the treatment of sodium phenoxide with which substance?
'Cross-linking of the polymeric chains' occurs after which process in the formation of phenol-formaldehyde resins?
'Cross-linking of the polymeric chains' occurs after which process in the formation of phenol-formaldehyde resins?
'Phenacetin' usage declined due to its adverse effects, including an increased risk of _____?
'Phenacetin' usage declined due to its adverse effects, including an increased risk of _____?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
