In: Chemistry
The synthesis of which of the following polymers involves the repeated loss of small molecules?
a) Polythene
b) Buna-S
c) Buna-N
d) Nylon-6,6
Answer : d) Nylon-6,6
Explanation :
Condensation polymers are formed by repeated condensation reaction by loosing small molecules of water and alcohol.
Nylon-6,6 is formed by the condensation of adipic acid and hexamethylene diammine results in loss of water molecules.
HOOC-(CH3)4-COOH + H2N-(CH3)6-NH2 --> Nylon-6,6
d) Nylon-6,6