Cellulose is and active chemical with three OH groups attached to each glucose inside. Those in the 2 and 3 positions behave as secondary alcohols; the hydroxyl in the 6th position acts as a primary alcohol.Cellulose is the basis of all plant fibres. It has an empirical formula (C6H10O5)n. t is a polymeric material formed by condensation of glucose.
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