The functionality in polymerization is the number of reactive functional groups on a molecule for the specified joining chemistry. The linear step-growth molecule count assumes for every feed molecule. A diol supplies two hydroxy groups in the polyurethane example; an impurity supplying only one suitable group can cap a chain. A group count must reflect the selected chemical reaction, not simply every chemically recognizable group in the molecule.
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