General Science • ChemistryHard
Which of the following polymers is classified as a condensation polymer formed by the reaction of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid?
A. Polyethylene terephthalate
B. Nylon 6,6✓ Correct Answer
C. Buna-S rubber
D. Polytetrafluoroethylene
💡 Solution & Explanation
Nylon 6,6 is a synthetic polyamide copolymer produced through condensation polymerization between hexamethylenediamine containing six carbon atoms and adipic acid containing six carbon atoms, eliminating water molecules. Polyethylene terephthalate is a polyester, Buna-S is an addition copolymer elastomer, and Teflon is a fluorocarbon addition polymer. Carothers led the research team that synthesized nylon at DuPont.
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