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Why nylon makes good fibres ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Nylon**: Nylon is a synthetic polymer that is widely used in the production of fibers. The most common types of nylon include Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6. 2. **Chemical Structure**: Nylon is formed from the polymerization of specific monomers. For example, Nylon 6,6 is synthesized from hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid. The chemical structures of these monomers are: - Hexamethylene diamine: NH2(CH2)6NH2 - Adipic acid: HOOC(CH2)4COOH ...
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