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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
Write the names of monomers of the following polymers.
How is dacron obtained from ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid?
How are the following polymers prepared?
Orlon
Name the monomers and the type of polymerization in each of the following polymers:
Bakelite
Which of the following polymers can have strong intermolecular forces?
(i) Nylon
(ii) Polystyrene
(iii) Rubber
(iv) Polyesters
Match the polymers given in Column I with their main applications given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Bakelite | (a) Unbreakable crockery |
| (ii) Low-density polythene | (b) Non-stick cookwares |
| (iii) Melamine-formaldehyderesin | (c) Packaging material for shock absorbance |
| (iv) Nylon 6 | (d) Electrical switches |
| (v) Polytetrafluoroethane | (e) Squeeze bottles |
| (vi) Polystyrene | (f) Tyre, cords |
Celanese silk is:-
Which is used for the formation of nylon – 6?
The polymer containing strong intermolecular forces, e.g., hydrogen bonding, 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:
