The formation of which of the following polymers involves hydrolysis reaction ?
A
Bakelite
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B
Nylon 6,6
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C
Terylene
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D
Nylon 6
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Solution
The correct option is D Nylon 6 Nylon-6 or perlon is prepared by polymerisation of amino caproic acid at high temperature. Caprolactam is first hydrolysed with water to form amino acid which on heating undergoes polymerisation to give nylon-6.