One characteristic of the monomers that form condensation polymers that is not common in monomers which form addition polymers is
A) the presence of bonds.
B) the presence of two functional groups.
C) the presence of alkyl side chains.
D) the ability to form free radicals.
E) the presence of sulfur atoms.

Question

One characteristic of the monomers that form condensation polymers that is not common in monomers which form addition polymers is
A) the presence of bonds. 
B) the presence of two functional groups. 
C) the presence of alkyl side chains. 
D) the ability to form free radicals. 
E) the presence of sulfur atoms.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Monomers that form condensation polymers typically have two functional groups (such as carboxylic acid and alcohol), which react with each other to form a covalent bond and release a small molecule (such as water). Monomers that form addition polymers typically have only one functional group (such as double bond or triple bond), which reacts with another monomer to form a covalent bond without releasing any small molecule. The other options are not true for all monomers that form condensation polymers.

One Characteristic of the Monomers That Form Condensation Polymers That