In unaltered cellulose the X in the molecular formula represents hydrogen (H), indicating a presence on the cellulose molecule of three hydroxyl (OH) groups. ... In theory, all three OH groups can be replaced, resulting in cellulose trinitrate, which contains more than 14 percent nitrogen.

What is cellulose made of?

Cellulose is a polysaccharide composed of a linear chain of β-1,4 linked d-glucose units with a degree of polymerization ranged from several hundreds to over ten thousands, which is the most abundant organic polymer on the earth.

Which of the following polymers contain nitrogen?

Nylon is a polymer which contains nitrogen.