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).
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