Question

Nylon was first prepared from ___________ .
a) Coal, water, air
b) Wood pulp
c) Acrylic
d) Polyester

Answer 1

Answer:

The first example of nylon (nylon 6,6) using diamines on February 28, 1935, by Wallace Hume Carothers at DuPont's research facility at the DuPont Experimental Station. In response to Carothers' work, Paul Schlack at IG Farben developed nylon 6, a different molecule based on caprolactam, on January 29, 1938.

Answer 2

Answer:

A) Coal , water and air

Explanation:

Nylon is another man-made fibre. In 1931, it was made without using any natural raw material (from plant or animal). It was prepared from coal, water and air. It was the first fully synthetic fibre.