Why Can Any Nylon-Polymer Not Be Used as an Insulator

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why can any nylon-polymer not be used as an insulator in lead/sulfuric acid batteries?

• A) PbO₂ would oxidize the polymer.
• B) Aqueous H₂SO₄ would hydrolyze the amide-bonds.
• C) Aqueous H₂SO₄ would dissolve the polymer.
• D) Pb would reduce nylon to a polyamine.

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