(i) Define the criteria for condensation polymerisation to occur. (ii) Give one example of condensation polymer; draw the structure of the repeating unit for this polymer. (iii) Describe the application for the example polymer in your answer of Q4b (ii) above.

(i) Define the criteria for condensation polymerisation to occur. (ii) Give one example of condensation polymer; draw the structure of the repeating unit for this polymer. (iii) Describe the application for the example polymer in your answer of Q4b (ii) above.

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Define the criteria for condensation polymerisation to occur.
(ii) Give one example of condensation polymer; draw the structure of the repeating unit for
this polymer.
(iii) Describe the application for the example polymer in your answer of Q4b (ii) above.

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