Question

When is a molecule is called bi- or polyfunctional?

(a) React at one point

(b) Two or more reactive

(c) Two reactive points

(d) All of the mentioned

This question was posed to me during an internship interview.

My question is based upon Polymer Chemistry Introduction in section Principles of Polymer Chemistry of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Two or more reactive

Best explanation: A molecule is called bi- or polyfunctional if two or more reactive or functional groups either are present at the beginning of the reaction or appear in the course of it.