MHT CET202523 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryPolymersActual
Which from following polymers is biodegradable?
Options
- ANyon 6
- BNylon 6,6
- CNylon 2-nylon 6
- DHDP
Correct answer
C. Nylon 2-nylon 6
Step-by-step solution
Nylon 2-nylon 6 is the biodegradable polymer among the options. While nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 are synthetic polyamides with poor biodegradability, and high-density polyethylene exhibits high resistance to degradation, nylon 2-nylon 6 is a copolymer of glycine and aminocaproic acid. The amide linkages derived from these amino acids render it susceptible to enzymatic hydrolysis, enabling biodegradation. The biodegradable polymer is therefore C .