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Classification of Polymers

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Cellulose is a condensation polymer of:

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Maltose

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β - G l u c o s e

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α - G l u c o s e

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β - F r u c t o s e

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Solution

The correct option is D $β - G l u c o s e$
Given image explains polymerization reaction of Cellulose.

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