Question

To which class of polymers do nylons belong and how are they named?

Answer 1

1. Nylons belong to the class of condensation polymers (also called polyamides).
2. They are formed by the reaction between a diamino compound and a dicarboxylic acid with the elimination of small molecules like water.
3. Nylons are named according to the number of carbon atoms present in the diamine and dicarboxylic acid molecules.
4. For example, in Nylon-6,6, both monomers contain 6 carbon atoms each.