Question

What does the part ‘6, 6’ mean in the name nylon-6, 6? [Chennai 2019]

Answer 1

Answer:

They are the number of atoms in the constituent monomers of nylon

Explanation:

Adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine are used to prepare nylon-6,6. Since hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid both have six carbon atoms, the nylon they form is called nylon 6-6, or polyamide 6-6

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