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The two monomers for the synthesis of Nylon 6, 6 are:

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HOOC(CH2)6COOH,H2N(CH2)6NH2
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HOOC(CH2)4COOH,H2N(CH2)4NH2
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HOOC(CH2)6COOH,H2N(CH2)4NH2
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D
HOOC(CH2)4COOH,H2N(CH2)6NH2
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Solution

The correct option is D HOOC(CH2)4COOH,H2N(CH2)6NH2
Nylon 66 is made of two monomers each containing 6 carbon atoms, hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, which give nylon 66 its name.

Hexamethylene diamineH2N(CH2)6NH2 + Adipic acidHOOC(CH2)4COOH.

Hence, option D is correct.

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