Which of the following functional groups may be used to form polymers via dehydration reactions?

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Hydroxyl (-OH) and carboxyl (-COOH) groups both contain an oxygen atom with a partially negative charge. This makes them reactive and capable of forming covalent bonds with other functional groups via dehydration reactions. Therefore, either hydroxyl or carboxyl groups can be used to form polymers. Carbonyl groups (-C=O) do not contain a reactive oxygen atom with a partially negative charge, so they cannot form polymers via dehydration reactions.

Which of the Following Functional Groups May Be Used to Form