A raw material used in making nylon is:

Adipic acid

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Butadiene

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Ethylene

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Solution

The correct option is B Adipic acid
There are various types of nylon depending on the nature of chains. Nylons are condensation polymers formed by reacting diacid and diamines.
For example-
Nylon-6,6 is made of two monomers each containing 6 carbon atoms hexamethylenediamine, and adipic acid.

Hence, option $A$ is correct.

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