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State the significance of numbers 6 and 6,6 in the polymer names nylon -6 and nylon 6,6. or in nylon 6,6 what does the designation 6,6 mean ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nylon-6**: - Nylon-6 is a type of synthetic polymer that is formed through the polymerization of a single type of monomer known as caprolactam. - The number "6" in Nylon-6 signifies that the monomer (caprolactam) contains six carbon atoms. 2. **Understanding Nylon-6,6**: - Nylon-6,6 is a different type of polymer that is formed through the condensation polymerization of two different monomers. ...
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