The reason R’ Moshe says for invalidating Reform kiddushin is because the way they perform it. First the groom gives a ring to the bride and says “Harei at mekudeshes li” then the bride gives a ring to the groom and says “Ani l’dodi v’dodi li”. And since this is what they beleive finishes the kidushin proces (wife giving the ring, which of course is against halacha) the kidushin is not valid and there is no need for a divorce to remarry. However the Conservatives perform the kidushin according to halachah so there is a need for a halachadig valid divorce.
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