CH-564
Condensation polymers
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Condensation polymers
A polymer is formed when many molecules of the amino acid glycine, NH₂CH₂COOH, react together. What type of polymer is formed, and which small molecule is removed at each link?
- An addition polymer; hydrogen gas (H₂) is removed.
- A condensation polyamide; water (H₂O) is removed.
- A condensation polyester; carbon dioxide (CO₂) is removed.
- An addition polymer; no small molecule is removed.
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