Quick question on Condensation Polymerisation (1 Viewer)

[sharoooooo]

Does condensation polymerisation only happen with OH groups attached on both monomers?
What other functional groups can also work?

Thanks in advance

 

[Drsoccerball]

Does condensation polymerisation only happen with OH groups attached on both monomers?
What other functional groups can also work?

Thanks in advance

Well condensation polymers which produce water yes

 

[sharoooooo]

Well condensation polymers which produce water yes

thats what condensation is, water.

 

[Drsoccerball]

thats what condensation is, water.

LOL no it isn't A condensation polymer is one that releases a small molecule during polymerisation. Doesn't have to be water

 

[Librah]

Does condensation polymerisation only happen with OH groups attached on both monomers?
What other functional groups can also work?

Thanks in advance

Works with a fairly large variety of functional groups. Doesn't have to occur between two of the same functional groups either.

 

[Chris_S]

A condensation polymer is formed by monomer molecules condensing out small molecules (such as water) as the polymer chain forms.

 

[Drsoccerball]

A condensation polymer is formed by monomer molecules condensing out small molecules (such as water) as the polymer chain forms.

exactly doesn't mean its always water

 

[Chris_S]

I totally agree with you it can be any small molecule

 

[sharoooooo]

I totally agree with you it can be any small molecule

oh okay cool
i haven't come across any other Q's that dont use OH and water (as the excluded small monomer)

 

[MaccaFacta]

If you have a look at the chemistry of nylon you will find a condensation polymer which does not have an OH on both monomers. Water is still the by-product of the reaction. I have heard of condensation polymers which produce ammonia as a by-product (the "condensation", if you will), but those compounds (and nylon) don't get a mention in the HSC Chemistry syllabus.