Condensation polymerisation (HT only)
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What condensation polymerisation means

What condensation polymerisation means

Reaction scheme showing a diol and a dicarboxylic acid joining to form a polyester repeating unit, with an ester link and water loss labelled

Condensation polymerisation happens when monomers with two functional groups join together. As they link, a small molecule is also removed, usually water.

Condensation polymerisation (HT only) Lesson

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