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### Step-by-Step Solution on How Nylon is Made 1. **Understanding Nylon**: - Nylon is a type of synthetic fiber, which means it is man-made and not derived from natural sources. It is created in a laboratory setting. 2. **Identifying the Monomers**: - The two main monomers used to make nylon are **adipic acid** and **hexamethylene diamine**. - **Adipic acid** has the chemical formula HOOC-(CH2)4-COOH. ...
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