Which of these statements are correct for condensation polymerization only?
i.Monomer units chemically bond together
ii.Product contains all the atoms of the starting material
iii.A second product,like water,is also formed during the polymerization process
A)i only
B)i and ii
C)ii only
D)i and iii

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In condensation polymerization, monomer units chemically bond together to form a polymer, so statement i is correct. Also, a second product, like water, is formed during the polymerization process due to the elimination of a small molecule, so statement iii is also correct. However, the product of condensation polymerization doesn't contain all the atoms of the starting material because a small molecule is lost during the polymerization process, so statement ii is incorrect. Therefore, the correct choice is D, i and iii.

Which of These Statements Are Correct for Condensation Polymerization Only