MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4841

During the industrial production of Nylon 6,6, adipic acid reacts with a specific diamine. Identify the exact number of carbon atoms in this diamine.

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4841

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the industrial production of Nylon 6,6, adipic acid reacts with a specific diamine. Identify the exact number of carbon atoms in this diamine.

    • A) Two
    • B) Four
    • C) Six
    • D) Eight

    Answer: Six

    Explanation: Nylon 6,6 is named for the six carbons in both adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine; Nylon 6 is a common distractor.