Chemistry · Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, basic character and identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines and their basic character
Name the compounds used in preparation of nylon-66.
Name the compounds used in preparation of nylon-66.
- A. E-caprolactum
- B. Hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid
- C. Dimethyl tetraphthalate
- D. Hexamethylene diamine
Step-by-step solution
Nylon-66 is a condensation polymer formed from the monomers hexamethylenediamine (a diamine) and adipic acid (a dicarboxylic acid). The '66' refers to the number of carbon atoms in each monomer (6 and 6).