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Caprolactam is the monomer for which of the following polymers?
- A.Nylon-6
- B.Nylon-6,6
- C.Terylene
- D.Bakelite
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Correct answer: A — Nylon-6
Solution
- Nylon-6 is a polyamide formed by the ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam.
- Caprolactam is a cyclic amide with seven carbon atoms.
- Heating caprolactam with water leads to the formation of the polymer chain.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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