Question:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : Nylon-6 is a condensation polymer. 

Reason (R) : It is a polymer of caprolactum.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Updated On: Apr 6, 2023
  • If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • If assertion is true but reason is false
  • If both assertion and reason are false
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

In the I - step ring opening of caprolactum takes place. In the II - step condensation polymerization of aminocaproic acid lead to formation of Nylon-$6$.
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Biodegradable Polymers

Microorganisms destroy biodegradable polymers in an appropriate amount of time, ensuring that biodegradable polymers and their degraded products have a low environmental result. Enzyme-catalyzed processes shatter these polymers down into little segments, and microorganisms manufacture these enzymes.

Biodegradable Polymers: Examples

  1. Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate-co-β-hydroxy valerate (PHBV)
  2. Polylactic Acid (PLA)
  3. Poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL)
  4. Nylon-2-Nylon-6

Biodegradable Polymers: Properties

  1. Can maintain strong mechanical unification until they are degraded.
  2. Degradation, in general, starts at the end groups because biodegradable polymers have exceptionally strong carbon backbones that are difficult to crack.
  3. Non-toxic in nature.
  4. Degradation rates can be controlled.
  5. Lack of crystallinity, which inhibits access to end groups.
  6. Hydrophilic polymers.

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