Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15.8, Problem 15P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The short segment of nylon 4 has to be drawn

Concept Introduction:

Polyamides:

  • Nylon is a polyamide and is formed from the polymerization of 6-aminohexanoylchloride and hence it is called nylon-6
  • Nylon 66 is formed from adipic acid and 1,6-hexanediamine which have 6 carbons each.
  • Polyamide belongs to the class of step-growth polymer.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The short segment of nylon 44 has to be drawn

Concept Introduction:

Polyamides:

  • Nylon is a polyamide and is formed from the polymerization of 6-aminohexanoylchloride and hence it is called nylon-6
  • Nylon 66 is formed from adipic acid and 1,6-hexanediamine which have 6 carbons each.
  • Polyamide belongs to the class of step-growth polymer.

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