Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

The diagram illustrates the structure of nylon. Which compounds could be used to make nylon?

  • A$\text{HO}_2\text{C--(CH}_2\text{)}_6\text{--CO}_2\text{H}$ and $\text{H}_2\text{N--(CH}_2\text{)}_6\text{--NH}_2$
  • B$\text{HO}_2\text{C--(CH}_2\text{)}_4\text{--CO}_2\text{H}$ and $\text{H}_2\text{N--(CH}_2\text{)}_4\text{--NH}_2$
  • C$\text{HO}_2\text{C--(CH}_2\text{)}_4\text{--CO}_2\text{H}$ and $\text{H}_2\text{N--(CH}_2\text{)}_6\text{--NH}_2$
  • D$\text{HO}_2\text{C--(CH}_2\text{)}_6\text{--CO}_2\text{H}$ and $\text{H}_2\text{N--(CH}_2\text{)}_4\text{--NH}_2$

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