"X" Is One of the Monomers Used for the Synthesis

question 10

Multiple Choice

"X" is one of the monomers used for the synthesis of the polymer Nylon 66. "X" is a dicarboxylic acid and can be synthesized by the oxidation of cyclohexanone by nitric acid. Identify "X".

• A) cyclohexanol
• B) adipic acid
• C) hexan-1-oic acid
• D) hexamethylenediamine

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