JEE Main Chemistry question

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Name of compound/compounds used in preparation of nylon-66 is

(A)-caprolactum
(B)Hexamethylenediamine and adipic acidCorrect
(C)Dimethyl terephthalate
(D)Hexamethylenediamine

Answer: (B)

Solution

Nylon-66 is prepared by the condensation polymerization of hexamethylenediamine (a 6-carbon diamine) and adipic acid (a 6-carbon diacid), with loss of water to form amide linkages.

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Question ID VK-151351