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The functionality of adipic acid for condensation reaction with glycerol is _________ (in integer).
The functionality of adipic acid for condensation reaction with glycerol is _________ (in integer).
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The functionality refers to the number of reactive groups in a molecule that can participate in a chemical reaction.
Updated On: Nov 27, 2025
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Correct Answer: 2
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Adipic acid contains two carboxyl groups (-COOH), each of which can participate in a condensation reaction with glycerol. In a condensation reaction, each carboxyl group reacts with one hydroxyl group from glycerol, forming an ester linkage and releasing water.
Since adipic acid has two carboxyl groups, its functionality for this reaction is 2.
Thus, the functionality of adipic acid is:
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\boxed{2}
\]
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