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Bakelite is a condensation polymer formed by the reaction of phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of either an acid or a base catalyst.

The initial reaction results in the formation of ortho and/or para-hydroxymethylphenol derivatives, which further react to form linear polymers called Novolac. Upon further heating with formaldehyde, Novolac undergoes cross-linking to form an infusible solid mass known as Bakelite.

Therefore, the monomers used to obtain Bakelite are phenol and formaldehyde.

Answer: Phenol and formaldehyde