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What account for high solubility of hemi-cellulose in water

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What account for high solubility of hemi-cellulose in water

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The lower molar mass of hemicellulose (as compared to polymer such as cellulose) contributes to its high solubility. The amorphous morphology of its molecules (as opposed to a perfect crystal lattice) and its tendency to form branched chains contributes as well. 

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