Polycaprolactam is also known as _________________?
Correct answer: B. Nylon-6
- A. Nylon-66
- B. Nylon-6
- C. Teflon
- D. SBR
Explanation
Polycaprolactam is formed by ring-opening polymerisation of caprolactam and is commonly called nylon-6. Nylon-6,6 is produced from hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid instead.
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