Q. Name of compound/compounds used in preparation of nylon-66
A) $\varepsilon -$ caprolactum
B) Hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid
C) Dimethyl terephthalate
D) Hexamethylenediamine
Explanation
(b)
Nylon-66 is polymer of adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine.
$nHOOC - \left( CH_{2} \right)_{4} - COOH + H_{2}N - \left( CH_{2} \right)_{6}NH_{2}$
Adipic acid hexamethylenediamine
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