Practice mode Industrial Chemistry

Nylon-6,6 is made from hexanedioic acid and hexane-1,6-diamine. What type of polymerisation is this?

Correct answer C. Condensation polymerisation

Explanation

The acid and amine groups join to form amide links with the loss of a water molecule at each step, which is characteristic of condensation polymerisation.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.