Question

Write the repeat unit of nylon-6.

Answer 1

1. The repeat unit of Nylon-6 is derived from the monomer ε-caprolactam.
2. It undergoes ring-opening polymerisation to form a long-chain polyamide.
3. The structure of the repeating unit is [-NH - (CH₂)₅ - CO -]
4. It contains amide (-CO - NH-) linkages between the units.