The formation of a ________ polymer generally involves the elimination of a small molecule.
A)conversion
B)vulcanization
C)monomeric
D)condensation
E)polymerization

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The term "condensation" refers to a reaction that results in the formation of a larger molecule by the elimination of a smaller molecule, such as water or alcohol. Therefore, the formation of a polymer by condensation typically involves the elimination of a small molecule (e.g. water) as each monomer unit is joined together to form the polymer chain.

The Formation of a ________ Polymer Generally Involves the Elimination