Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Polymers (Section 3 - No. 16)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of condensation polymerization?
Formation of a small molecule by-product.
Joining of monomers by the formation of covalent bonds.
Involves the use of a catalyst.
Involves monomers with different functional groups.
Explanation
Catalysts aren't necessarily required for condensation polymerizations.