JEE Main2013ChemistryPolymersActual
Which of the following polymer is a polyamide ?
Options
- ATerylene
- BNylon
- CRubber
- DVulcanised rubber
Correct answer
B. Nylon
Step-by-step solution
Nylon is a polyamide fibre. It is prepared by the condensation polymerisation of adipic acid (HOOC. . ( CH ₂ )₄ COOH ) and hexamethylene diamine ( H ₂ ~N ( CH ₂ )₆ NH ₂ ) .