Chapter 11, Problem 11E.3E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The monomers of the polyamide $\text{-}{\left({\text{COC}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}{\text{CONHC}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{4}}\text{NH}\right)}_{\text{n}}\text{-}$ have to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Polyamides:

For condensation polymerization, it is necessary to have two functional groups on each monomer and to mix stoichiometric amounts of the reactants.

Condensation polymerization of the amines with carboxylic acids leads to the polyamides, which are commonly known as nylons.