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प्रश्न
What is the significance of number of 6,6 in the polymer nylon-6,6?
State the significance of numbers in the polymer nylon-66.
What does ‘66’ signify in the name nylon-66?
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उत्तर
The numbers ‘6,6’ in nylon-6,6 represent the number of carbon atoms present in each of the two monomers used to form the polymer:
- The first ‘6’ refers to hexamethylene diamine, which contains six carbon atoms.
- The second ‘6’ refers to adipic acid, which also contains six carbon atoms.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which of the following is a fibre? Nylon, neoprene, PVC
Write the names of monomers of the following polymers.

Write the names of monomers of the following polymers:

Name the monomers and the type of polymerization in each of the following polymers:
Bakelite
Write the name of the monomer of the following polymer:
Bakelite
Which of the following polymers can have strong intermolecular forces?
(i) Nylon
(ii) Polystyrene
(iii) Rubber
(iv) Polyesters
Acetic acid is added in the preparation of nylon-6 to
A raw material used in making nylon is
Perion is
Match List - I with List - II:
| List - I (Polymer) |
List - II (used for items) |
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| (A) | Nylon 6, 6 | (I) | Buckets |
| (B) | Low density polythene | (II) | Non-stick utensils |
| (C) | High density polythene | (III) | Bristles of brushes |
| (D) | Teflon | (IV) | Toys |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
