Molecules with Which Functional Groups May Form Polymers Via Dehydration

question 37

Multiple Choice

Molecules with which functional groups may form polymers via dehydration reactions?

• A) hydroxyl groups
• B) carbonyl groups
• C) carboxyl groups
• D) either carbonyl or carboxyl groups
• E) either hydroxyl or carboxyl groups

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