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Which of the following statements regarding the synthesis and properties of is correct?
- A.It is formed by the condensation polymerization of and .
- B.The polymerization process involves the ring-opening of .
- C.It is a formed by the elimination of molecules.
- D.The interchain forces are primarily due to weak interactions.
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Correct answer: A — It is formed by the condensation polymerization of and .
Solution
- is a polyamide synthesized from and .
- The reaction involves the loss of molecules during the formation of amide linkages.
- is the monomer for , not .
- The interchain forces in are strong hydrogen bonds.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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